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== Lee-enfield type rifle == | == Lee-enfield type rifle == | ||
Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles. | Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles. | ||
| + | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.(for comparison purposes)]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Lee-Enfield looking rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Mauser rifle variant == | == Mauser rifle variant == | ||
| − | At least one | + | At least one Bolshevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant. |
| − | + | [[Image:Mauser98-Amberg1.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. (for comparison purposes)]] | |
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the far left is seen with a Mauser deriviant during the standoff.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier with glasses carries a Mauser variant. Note the straight bolt handle.]] | ||
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== Mosin Nagant carbine == | == Mosin Nagant carbine == | ||
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident. | The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident. | ||
[[File:Mosin-M1907.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Mosin Nagant Model 1907 Carbine. This model was produced until at least 1917 in small numbers. This carbine was designed for cavalry, engineers, signalers, and artillerymen. - 7.62x54mm R]] | [[File:Mosin-M1907.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Mosin Nagant Model 1907 Carbine. This model was produced until at least 1917 in small numbers. This carbine was designed for cavalry, engineers, signalers, and artillerymen. - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Imperial troops firing warning shots in the air.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the weapon in the same scene.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Vickers Machine gun == | == Vickers Machine gun == | ||
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns. | The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns. | ||
[[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | [[Image:Vickers gun.JPG|thumb|none|300px|Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British]] | ||
| − | + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMG2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMG3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== German Maxim Machine gun (probably) == | == German Maxim Machine gun (probably) == | ||
In the same scene, the revolutionaries unveil what appears to be a German Maxim machine gun. (possibly a Russian Maxim) | In the same scene, the revolutionaries unveil what appears to be a German Maxim machine gun. (possibly a Russian Maxim) | ||
[[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:MaximMG08.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMG1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Nagant type revolver == | == Nagant type revolver == | ||
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The gun could be a later copy of the Nagant due to certain differences between the above official Nagant and the movie version. | The gun could be a later copy of the Nagant due to certain differences between the above official Nagant and the movie version. | ||
[[Image:Nagant revolver short version.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 Revolver with 3.3inch (85mm) barrel - 7.62x38N cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo). This version was produced in 1924-1932 and used by NKVD and customs service. Note the rounded front sight which was used before 1930s.]] | [[Image:Nagant revolver short version.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nagant M1895 Revolver with 3.3inch (85mm) barrel - 7.62x38N cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo). This version was produced in 1924-1932 and used by NKVD and customs service. Note the rounded front sight which was used before 1930s.]] | ||
| − | + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Kobylinsky (John Wood) with his Nagant revolver.]] | |
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Col. Voikov (John Forbes-Robertson) commits suicide after sending off young boys and old men to die.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraNagant3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An assassin fires his Nagant revolver at Pyotr Stolypin (Eric Porter)]] | ||
== Unknown revolver #1 == | == Unknown revolver #1 == | ||
| − | An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of | + | An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of Dr. Lazovert (Vernon Dobtcheff). |
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandra Revo2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Unknown revolver #2 == | == Unknown revolver #2 == | ||
| − | A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov, accomplish to the murder of Rasputin. | + | A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov (Martin Potter), accomplish to the murder of Rasputin. |
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandra Revo1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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| + | == Unknown revolvers == | ||
| + | The Bolshevik assassins are using revolvers to kill the Royal Family in the end scene. | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandra (1)revolvers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
== Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 == | == Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 == | ||
| − | In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family is seen with nickel finish S & W Schofield. | + | In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family, Yakov Yurovsky (Alan Webb), is seen with a nickel finish S & W Schofield. |
[[Image:Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.]] | [[Image:Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 Schofield.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandraRevolvers.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The captor Yakov Yurovsky (center) with his Schofield revolver.]] | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandra Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yakov Yurovsky cleaning his Schofield revolver.]] | ||
== Colt semi-automatic type == | == Colt semi-automatic type == | ||
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing what appears to be a Colt Semi-auto. Maybe a 1903 or 1911. It is not shown being fired. | In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing what appears to be a Colt Semi-auto. Maybe a 1903 or 1911. It is not shown being fired. | ||
| + | [[File:NicholasAlexandra Schofield.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Drama]] | [[Category:Drama]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
Revision as of 08:52, 24 February 2015
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Nicholas and Alexandra is a 1971 biographical film which partly tells the story of the last Russian monarch, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, and his wife, Tsarina Alexandra. It is based on the 1967 book of the same name by historian Robert K. Massie.
The movie stars Michael Jayston in the main role as Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. The film was nominated six Academy Awards including Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction however the film won only two Oscars for Best Costume Design and Best Art Direction.
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
The following weapons were used in the film Nicholas and Alexandra:
Lee-enfield type rifle
Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles.
Mauser rifle variant
At least one Bolshevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant.
Mosin Nagant carbine
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.
Vickers Machine gun
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.
German Maxim Machine gun (probably)
In the same scene, the revolutionaries unveil what appears to be a German Maxim machine gun. (possibly a Russian Maxim)
Nagant type revolver
A smaller Nagant type revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. The gun could be a later copy of the Nagant due to certain differences between the above official Nagant and the movie version.
Unknown revolver #1
An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of Dr. Lazovert (Vernon Dobtcheff).
Unknown revolver #2
A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov (Martin Potter), accomplish to the murder of Rasputin.
Unknown revolvers
The Bolshevik assassins are using revolvers to kill the Royal Family in the end scene.
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Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3
In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family, Yakov Yurovsky (Alan Webb), is seen with a nickel finish S & W Schofield.
Colt semi-automatic type
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing what appears to be a Colt Semi-auto. Maybe a 1903 or 1911. It is not shown being fired.