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|date= 2013 | |date= 2013 | ||
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− | '''''Courier of Special Importance''''' (''Kurersky osoboy vazhnosti'') is a Russian 2013 made for TV four-part action movie directed by Oleg Fomin. The plot is set in Russian Empire in 1916. Secret papers about the Russian troops in the Far East are stolen from the General Staff in Petrograd. The group of counterintelligence service follow the traces of the captor on the Trans-Siberian railroad to Vladivostok. In order to disguise themselves, they pose as a film crew. | + | '''''Courier of Special Importance''''' (Курьерский особой важности, ''Kurersky osoboy vazhnosti'') is a Russian 2013 made for TV four-part action movie directed by [[Oleg Fomin]]. The plot is set in Russian Empire in 1916. Secret papers about the Russian troops in the Far East are stolen from the General Staff in Petrograd. The group of counterintelligence service follow the traces of the captor on the Trans-Siberian railroad to Vladivostok. In order to disguise themselves, they pose as a film crew. |
− | ''Note:'' the transliteration of the Russian title is per IMDb though "Kuryerskiy" would be more correct than "Kurersky". | + | ''Note:'' the transliteration of the Russian title is per IMDb though "Kuryerskiy" would be more correct than "Kurersky". The title itself is also very sloppy translated, literally it would be "Courier Train of Special Importance" (a term similar to the German "Schnellzug"), and in meaning - ''"Express of Special Importance"''. |
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== Steyr M1912 == | == Steyr M1912 == | ||
− | American Jack Brown ([[Vladimir Yavorsky]]) who joins Schepkin's group in Vladivostok is armed with two [[Steyr M1912]] pistols, a blued and a nickel plated. | + | American journalist Jack Brown ([[Vladimir Yavorsky]]) who joins Schepkin's group in Vladivostok is armed with two [[Steyr M1912]] pistols, a blued and a nickel plated. |
[[Image:SteyerHahn1913Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Steyr-Hahn M1912 (1913 mfg) - 9x23mm Steyr]] | [[Image:SteyerHahn1913Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Steyr-Hahn M1912 (1913 mfg) - 9x23mm Steyr]] | ||
[[File:KOV-Steyr1912-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brown takes a nickel plated Steyr from the crate on Belkin's car.]] | [[File:KOV-Steyr1912-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brown takes a nickel plated Steyr from the crate on Belkin's car.]] | ||
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== Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket == | == Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket == | ||
A [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] is the main weapon of Diana Kholodova ([[Viktoriya Poltorak]]). The pistol has Colt logo on grips but it is seen too briefly to appear on screenshots. | A [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] is the main weapon of Diana Kholodova ([[Viktoriya Poltorak]]). The pistol has Colt logo on grips but it is seen too briefly to appear on screenshots. | ||
− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Colt1908pocket.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket w/ wood grips - .25 ACP]] |
[[File:KOV-Colt1908-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Diana holds Schepkin at gunpoint. The wooden grips are seen.]] | [[File:KOV-Colt1908-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Diana holds Schepkin at gunpoint. The wooden grips are seen.]] | ||
[[File:KOV-Colt1908-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol.]] | [[File:KOV-Colt1908-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol.]] | ||
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= Submachine Guns = | = Submachine Guns = | ||
== Bergmann MP35 == | == Bergmann MP35 == | ||
− | During the events in Vladivostok Belkin ([[Aleksey Faddeev]]) uses a heavily inappropriate [[Bergmann MP35]] submachine gun. He correctly calls this gun "Bergmann" | + | During the events in Vladivostok Belkin ([[Aleksey Faddeev]]) uses a heavily inappropriate [[Bergmann MP35]] submachine gun. He correctly calls this gun "Bergmann". This is, most likely, standing for the [[MP18|MP 18/I]], although how it could be available in 1916 is inexplicable. |
[[Image:MP35a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP35/I - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:MP35a.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Bergmann MP35/I - 9x19mm]] | ||
− | [[File:KOV-MP35-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | + | [[File:KOV-MP35-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Brown examines Belkin's MP35. It is loaded with an [[MP40|MP 40]] magazine.]] |
− | [[File:KOV-MP35-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | + | [[File:KOV-MP35-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] |
[[File:KOV-MP35-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:KOV-MP35-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:KOV-MP35-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Belkin readies the gun.]] | [[File:KOV-MP35-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Belkin readies the gun.]] | ||
− | [[File:KOV-MP35-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Belkin fires.]] | + | [[File:KOV-MP35-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Belkin fires. The muzzle flame is a CGI effect but the MP35 correctly operates, with moving slide and extracted spent brass.]] |
[[File:KOV-MP35-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the barrel.]] | [[File:KOV-MP35-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A closeup of the barrel.]] | ||
[[File:KOV-MP35-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:KOV-MP35-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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== Mosin Nagant M1891/30 == | == Mosin Nagant M1891/30 == | ||
− | [[Mosin Nagant M1891/30]] rifles, standing for M91 Dragoon, are used by Russian and Japanese soldiers. Capt. Vasiliy Schepkin ([[Semyon Shkalikov]]) uses an M91 in a close combat with Kinjiro (Vadim Astafyev), a bodyguard to Japanese assistant to Ambassador Izumi Hiro. | + | [[Mosin Nagant M1891/30]] rifles, standing for M91 Dragoon, are used by Russian and Japanese soldiers. Capt. Vasiliy Schepkin ([[Semyon Shkalikov]]) uses an M91/30 with bayonet in a close combat with Kinjiro (Vadim Astafyev), a bodyguard to Japanese assistant to Ambassador Izumi Hiro (Mikhail Vodzumi). |
[[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mmR]] | [[File:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mmR]] | ||
[[File:KOV-Mosin-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ninja kills soldiers, armed with M91/30 rifles.]] | [[File:KOV-Mosin-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A ninja kills soldiers, armed with M91/30 rifles.]] |
Latest revision as of 17:18, 10 November 2022
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Courier of Special Importance (Курьерский особой важности, Kurersky osoboy vazhnosti) is a Russian 2013 made for TV four-part action movie directed by Oleg Fomin. The plot is set in Russian Empire in 1916. Secret papers about the Russian troops in the Far East are stolen from the General Staff in Petrograd. The group of counterintelligence service follow the traces of the captor on the Trans-Siberian railroad to Vladivostok. In order to disguise themselves, they pose as a film crew.
Note: the transliteration of the Russian title is per IMDb though "Kuryerskiy" would be more correct than "Kurersky". The title itself is also very sloppy translated, literally it would be "Courier Train of Special Importance" (a term similar to the German "Schnellzug"), and in meaning - "Express of Special Importance".
The following weapons were used in the film Courier of Special Importance (Kurersky osoboy vazhnosti):
Revolvers
Nagant M1895
All Nagant M1895 revolvers turn out to be blank-firing "Blef" (VPO-503 "Nagan-S"), identified by the groove on the frame between the cylinder and the barrel. Also these guns have angular front sights that appeared only in 1930. The revolvers are seen in hands of the members of the counterintelligence group - Capt. Vasiliy Sergeevich Schepkin (Semyon Shkalikov), Poruchik (Lt.) Andrey Ivanovich Belkin (Aleksey Faddeev), Rotmistr (Capt.) Georgiy Vakhtangovich Goglidze (Guram Bablishvili), and Diana Yuryevna Kholodova (Viktoriya Poltorak), the assistant to film director Sergey Mikhaylovich Zinshtein (Aleksandr Bobrov), American journalist Jack Brown (Vladimir Yavorsky), a bodyguard to Japanese diplomat Kasumi (Vedat Mametov), gang boss Tikhon-Balda (Pavel Abdalov) and other criminals in Petrograd and Vladivostok, and Russian police personnel.
Pistols
Mauser C96
A Mauser C96 is the main weapon of Poruchik Andrey Belkin (Aleksey Faddeev). Bandit Griroriy Sofronov aka Grisha Skok (Konstantin Demidov) also uses a Mauser (most likely the same prop).
Steyr M1912
American journalist Jack Brown (Vladimir Yavorsky) who joins Schepkin's group in Vladivostok is armed with two Steyr M1912 pistols, a blued and a nickel plated.
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket
A Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket is the main weapon of Diana Kholodova (Viktoriya Poltorak). The pistol has Colt logo on grips but it is seen too briefly to appear on screenshots.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP35
During the events in Vladivostok Belkin (Aleksey Faddeev) uses a heavily inappropriate Bergmann MP35 submachine gun. He correctly calls this gun "Bergmann". This is, most likely, standing for the MP 18/I, although how it could be available in 1916 is inexplicable.
Rifles
Mosin Nagant M1891
Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles are used by Russian soldiers.
Mosin Nagant M1891/30
Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifles, standing for M91 Dragoon, are used by Russian and Japanese soldiers. Capt. Vasiliy Schepkin (Semyon Shkalikov) uses an M91/30 with bayonet in a close combat with Kinjiro (Vadim Astafyev), a bodyguard to Japanese assistant to Ambassador Izumi Hiro (Mikhail Vodzumi).
Mosin Nagant "Obrez"
A Mosin Nagant "obrez" is briefly seen in hands of a bandit of Tikhon-Balda's gang.
Arisaka Type 30
Japanese soldiers on guard of consulate in Vladivostok and in the suburban estate are armed with Arisaka Type 30 rifles.
Machine Guns
Maxim M1910/30
A Maxim M1910/30 machine gun, standing for correct M1910, is used by Japanese during the shootout in the suburban estate.
Grenades
RKG-3
An RKG-3 anti-tank grenade is seen among Belkin's weapons. This heavily inappropriate grenade with a certain assumption may be used for equally large Novitsky-Fyodorov Grenade of all Russian-used hand grenades that existed in 1916.
F-1
An F-1 hand grenade is also seen among Belkin's weapons. It may stand for such grenades of WW1 era as French F1 or British Mills Bomb.
Model 24 Stielhandgranate
Several Model 24 Stielhandgranate is also seen among Belkin's weapons. M24 is very close to WW1 era German stick grenades and may be used with less assumption.