Property of Republic (Dostoyanie respubliki), The

The Property of Republic (Dostoyanie respubliki) DVD Cover Country USSR Directed by Vladimir Bychkov Release Date 1971 Language Russian Studio Gorky Film Studio Main Cast Character Actor Makar Oleg Tabakov Markiz Andrey Mironov Keshka Viktor Galkin Tarakanov Spartak Mishulin Lagutin Igor Kvasha

The Property of Republic (Dostoyanie respubliki) is a 1971 Russian adventure movie directed by Vladimir Bychkov and starring Oleg Tabakov as Makar and Andrey Mironov as Markiz. The story takes place during the Russian Civil War, following several men searching for extremely valuable lost artwork.

The following weapons were used in the film The Property of Republic (Dostoyanie respubliki):

Revolvers

Nagant M1895

Nagant M1895 revolvers are seen in the hands of many characters, including Makar (Oleg Tabakov), Markiz (Andrey Mironov), Tarakanov (Spartak Mishulin), and Lagutin (Igor Kvasha).

Nagant M1895 Pistol - 7.62x38N (aka 7.62 Nagant)

Markiz fires a Nagant at the circus. His revolver switches to a Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model a moment later.

Makar and Markiz with Nagant revolvers during a standoff.

Makar is under siege in a wagon. Note the unusual position of the ramrod (the same defect, common to old Nagants, can be seen in Déjà Vu (1988) and several other movies).

Lagutin aims his Nagant at Markiz.

Smith & Wesson Russian Model

The Smith & Wesson Russian Model Pattern II revolver is used by Markiz (Andrey Mironov) and Makar (Oleg Tabakov) when they both show outstanding marksmanship at a circus. Later, S&W revolvers are used by several of Lagutin's men.

Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian

Markiz with a S&W revolver in the circus.

Makar's marksmanship is no less impressive.

One of Lagutin's men with a S&W revolver.

Pistols

Mauser C96

The Mauser C96 is the weapon of Red Army commissar Petrovykh (Sergei Plotnikov). Makar (Oleg Tabakov) carries a holstered Mauser in several scenes.

Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" - 7.63x25mm Mauser.

Parrot: Long live the Emperor!
Red commissar: Look at this counterrevolutionary!

Makar carries a Mauser holstered in its distinct combination stock/holster (at the left).

Makar carries a holstered Mauser (at the right).

One of Lagutin's brigands carries a Mauser stock/holster.

A brigand (Vladimir Tokmenin) brandishes his pistol (pointed by the red arrow).

Percussion Dueling Pistol

Markiz (Andrey Mironov) shows his outstanding marksmanship for the first time with a percussion lock pistol. He identifies this weapon as a Belgian-made pistol from the early 19th century (which would make it a flintlock rather than a caplock pistol). This long-barreled pistol looks like it is one half of a pair of dueling weapons.

Modern replica of a Lepage percussion dueling pistol.

Markiz aims his pistol...

...and fires it.

The discharged pistol is thrown on the pavement.

Rifles

Mosin Nagant Rifle

Mosin Nagant rifles are used by Red Army soldiers and Lagutin's brigands.

Full-length Mosin Nagant M91/30 - 7.62x54mmR.

Red Army soldiers guard the train.

One of Lagutin's brigands carries a Mosin Nagant rifle.

Mosin Nagant sawn-off rifle ("Obrez")

Sawn-off M1891/30 rifles, known as an "obrez", are used by many of Lagutin's brigands.

Sawn-off Mosin Nagant M1891/30. In Russian, such weapons are called "obrez", which means "cut-down" or "cut-off".

A brigand aims his "obrez" at the captured Makar.

A brigand with an "obrez".

Closer view on the "obrez" muzzle.

Machine guns

Maxim M1910

Maxim M1910 MGs are seen in the final scene of the movie.

Maxim 1910, simplified version with smooth water jacket - 7.62x54mmR

Makar (Oleg Tabakov) fires a Maxim M1910/30 which is mounted on a tachanka cart.

Another Maxim M1910/30 is abandoned by its crew.

Trivia

Original cinema poster of The Property of Republic (Dostoyanie respubliki) (1971)