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|caption = ''Original Theatrical Release Poster'' | |caption = ''Original Theatrical Release Poster'' | ||
|country = [[Image:SOV.jpg|25px]] USSR | |country = [[Image:SOV.jpg|25px]] USSR | ||
|director = Eldar Ryazanov | |director = [[Eldar Ryazanov]] | ||
|date= 1962 | |date= 1962 | ||
|language = Russian | |language = Russian | ||
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|actor3=[[Nikolai Kryuchkov]] | |actor3=[[Nikolai Kryuchkov]] | ||
|character4=Field-Marshal Kutuzov | |character4=Field-Marshal Kutuzov | ||
|actor4=Igor Ilyinsky | |actor4=[[Igor Ilyinsky]] | ||
|character5=Count Nurin | |character5=Count Nurin | ||
|actor5=[[Antoni Khodursky]] | |actor5=[[Antoni Khodursky]] | ||
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|actor6=[[Lev Polyakov]] | |actor6=[[Lev Polyakov]] | ||
|character7=Azarov, Shura's uncle | |character7=Azarov, Shura's uncle | ||
|actor7=Viktor Koltsov | |actor7=[[Viktor Koltsov]] | ||
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'''''Hussar Ballad''''' (''Gusarskaya ballada'') is a Soviet 1962 adventure comedy directed by Eldar Ryazanov. The story takes place in 1812, during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Shura Azarova, a young girl from a noble family, dresses herself as a Hussar officer and joins the Russian Army to fight against the invaders. | '''''Hussar Ballad''''' (''Gusarskaya ballada'') is a Soviet 1962 adventure comedy directed by [[Eldar Ryazanov]]. The story takes place in 1812, during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Shura Azarova, a young girl from a noble family, dresses herself as a Hussar officer and joins the Russian Army to fight against the invaders. | ||
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[[File:Russian Percussion Pistol M1854.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian M1854 Naval percussion cap pistol - .71 caliber]] | [[File:Russian Percussion Pistol M1854.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian M1854 Naval percussion cap pistol - .71 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan ([[Nikolai Kryuchkov]]) carries a percussion cap pistol tucked at his belt.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan ([[Nikolai Kryuchkov]]) carries a percussion cap pistol tucked at his belt.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Carbine-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cossack officer ([[Yuri Belov]]) holds a percussion cap pistol during the skirmish.]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Poruchik Rzhevsky ([[Yuriy Yakovlev]]) carries a pistol tucked at his belt.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Poruchik Rzhevsky ([[Yuriy Yakovlev]]) carries a pistol tucked at his belt.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rzhevsky readies to the duel.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Rzhevsky readies to the duel.]] | ||
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[[File:Russian Flintlock Pistol 1809.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Cavalry Pistol M1809 (reproduction) - .70 cal]] | [[File:Russian Flintlock Pistol 1809.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian Cavalry Pistol M1809 (reproduction) - .70 cal]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-WallGuns.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two flintlock pistols are seen on the wall in Azarov's house together with other weapons.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-WallGuns.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two flintlock pistols are seen on the wall in Azarov's house together with other weapons.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan ([[Nikolai Kryuchkov]]), Shura's servant, fires a pistol at pursuing French cavalrymen. When Ivan fires, the flintlock doesn't move and the flame and smoke are produced by pyrotechnical charge in the muzzle.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-ADD2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Capt. Pelymov ([[Lev Polyakov]]) holds a flintlock pistol and a cavalry sabre.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan ([[Nikolai Kryuchkov]]), Shura's servant, fires a pistol at pursuing French cavalrymen.]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-ADD3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When Ivan fires, the flintlock doesn't move and the flame and smoke are produced by pyrotechnical charge in the muzzle.]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Count Nurin ([[Antoni Khodursky]]) carries a pistol tucked at his belt.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Count Nurin ([[Antoni Khodursky]]) carries a pistol tucked at his belt.]] | ||
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== Berdan No.2 Rifles (visually modified) == | == Berdan No.2 Rifles (visually modified) == | ||
Russian and French soldiers are armed with fake flintlock muskets that appear to be [[Berdan Rifle|Berdan No.2]] rifles with removed bolt handles and sights. Some of these guns are fitted with fake flint locks, this props are seen close, while the guns at the background are less detailed. | Russian and French soldiers are armed with fake flintlock muskets that appear to be [[Berdan Rifle|Berdan No.2]] rifles with removed bolt handles and sights. Some of these guns are fitted with fake flint locks, this props are seen close, while the guns at the background are less detailed. | ||
[[Image:Russian Berdan No2 Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian Berdan No.2 (M1870) Infantry rifle - 10. | [[Image:Russian Berdan No2 Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Russian Berdan No.2 (M1870) Infantry rifle - 10.75x58mm R]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier carries a "musket" during the retreat of the ''Grande Armée'' through the Russian winter.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier carries a "musket" during the retreat of the ''Grande Armée'' through the Russian winter.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several "muskets" are seen at the left.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several "muskets" are seen at the left.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Rifle-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier with a "musket", fitted with a prop bayonet, fights against the Russian | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Rifle-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French soldier with a "musket", fitted with a prop bayonet, fights against the Russian cavalry officer ([[Valentin Bryleev]]).]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "musket" is seen on top of a pile of guns.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A "musket" is seen on top of a pile of guns.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian soldiers with "muskets" greet Field-Marshal Kutuzov. The gun at the left is fitted with flint lock while the second from left lacks it.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian soldiers with "muskets" greet Field-Marshal Kutuzov. The gun at the left is fitted with flint lock while the second from left lacks it.]] | ||
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[[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan carries a carbine in the scene in Summer.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Pistol-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan carries a carbine in the scene in Summer.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cossack officer ([[Yuri Belov]]) fires a carbine during the skirmish. A pile of muskets and pistols are seen next to him.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Cossack officer ([[Yuri Belov]]) fires a carbine during the skirmish. A pile of muskets and pistols are seen next to him.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Carbine-ADD1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The carbine is seen on the sledge. The shape of the stock is the same that on Ivan's carbine.]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan carries a carbine in the scene in Winter.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan carries a carbine in the scene in Winter.]] | ||
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[[File:Hussar Ballad-Mosin-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M91/30 rifles in stand next to the wagon.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Mosin-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M91/30 rifles in stand next to the wagon.]] | ||
== Flintlock Musket == | == Oriental Flintlock Musket == | ||
A pair of flintlock muskets in so called "Circassian" (Caucasian mountain tribe) style is used as a decoration in Azarov's house. These are possibly genuine guns, often used as a decoration in wealthy houses in Russian Empire. | A pair of [[Jezail musket|oriental flintlock muskets]] in so called "Circassian" (Caucasian mountain tribe) style is used as a decoration in Azarov's house. These are possibly genuine guns, often used as a decoration in wealthy houses in Russian Empire. | ||
[[Image:Turkish flintlock.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Turkish Flintlock Musket]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-WallGuns.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two flintlock guns with typical Caucasian stocks are seen on the wall together with a pair of flintlock pistols and a pair of Oriental swords.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-WallGuns.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Two flintlock guns with typical Caucasian stocks are seen on the wall together with a pair of flintlock pistols and a pair of Oriental swords.]] | ||
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Hussar Ballad (Gusarskaya ballada) is a Soviet 1962 adventure comedy directed by Eldar Ryazanov. The story takes place in 1812, during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Shura Azarova, a young girl from a noble family, dresses herself as a Hussar officer and joins the Russian Army to fight against the invaders.
The following weapons were used in the film Hussar Ballad (Gusarskaya ballada):
Handguns
Percussion Cap Pistol
Percussion Cap Pistols, standing for more appropriated flintlock pistols, are seen in hands of various characters, including Shura Azarova and Rzhevsky.
Flintlock Pistols
Flintlock Pistols are also seen though much less often.
Long Guns
Berdan No.2 Rifles (visually modified)
Russian and French soldiers are armed with fake flintlock muskets that appear to be Berdan No.2 rifles with removed bolt handles and sights. Some of these guns are fitted with fake flint locks, this props are seen close, while the guns at the background are less detailed.
Lorenz Dornstutzen M1854 Carbine
Ivan (Nikolai Kryuchkov) carries a percussion cap carbine that is supposed to be Lorenz Dornstutzen M1854. Similar carbine is briefly seen in other scenes, possibly it's the same prop.
Mosin Nagant M1891/30
In some scenes Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifles stand for muskets when seen briefly and on distance.
Oriental Flintlock Musket
A pair of oriental flintlock muskets in so called "Circassian" (Caucasian mountain tribe) style is used as a decoration in Azarov's house. These are possibly genuine guns, often used as a decoration in wealthy houses in Russian Empire.
Trivia
Russian and French troops use muzzleloading field cannons that appears to be modern replicas.
