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[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Dueling-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibul holds a percussion dueling pistol during his escape.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Dueling-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibul holds a percussion dueling pistol during his escape.]] | ||
== Quadruple | == Quadruple Tap-Action Flintlock Pistol == | ||
In one scene Gen. Karaska ([[Pavel Luspekaev]]) uses a [[ | In one scene Gen. Karaska ([[Pavel Luspekaev]]) uses a [[Tap-Action Flintlock Pistol|Quadruple Tap-Action Flintlock Pistol]], convereted to percussion. Same prop is carried by a courtier (Vladimir Kazarinov) of Three Fat Men. The pistol appears to be the same movie prop that was used is other Lenfilm productions, like ''[[A Golden-coloured Straw Hat (Solomennaya shlyapka)#Quadruple Percussion Pocket Pistol|Solomennaya shlyapka]]'' and in ''[[Treasure Island (Ostrov sokrovishch)#Unknown Four Barreled Pistol|Ostrov sokrovishch]]''. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Scarce-Engraved-Breech-Loading-Four-Barrel-Tap-Action-Flintlock-Pistol-CR-Antique015.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Four Barrel Tap Action Flintlock Pistol, made circa the late 1700s to early 1800s - .40 caliber]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Quadruple-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A courtier carries a pocket pistol shoved into the vest.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Quadruple-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A courtier carries a pocket pistol shoved into the vest.]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Quadruple-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Plainclothes Gen. Karaska holds a quadruple pocket pistol.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Quadruple-2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Plainclothes Gen. Karaska holds a quadruple pocket pistol.]] | ||
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Several pistols are seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's house. | Several pistols are seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's house. | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A percussion cap pistol in oriental style is seen on the wall in Dr. Arneri's house (the one on top). The large pistol in center | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A percussion cap pistol in oriental style is seen on the wall in Dr. Arneri's house (the one on top). The large pistol in center appears to be a so-called "knee pistol" (see below), and a pistol on the bottom is flintlock (see below).]] | ||
== Percussion Pocket Pistol == | == Percussion Pocket Pistol == | ||
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[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of two smaller pistols on the wall.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of two smaller pistols on the wall.]] | ||
== Flintlock | == Flintlock Pistol == | ||
At least one [[Flintlock Pistol]] is seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's apartments. | At least one [[Flintlock Pistol]] is seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's apartments. | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Five pistols are seen on the wall. The one | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Five pistols are seen on the wall. The one at the bottom is a flintlock]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibul takes the flintlock pistol from the wall.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-12.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibul takes the flintlock pistol from the wall.]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibul holds the flintlock pistol when he faces Gaspar Arneri.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibul holds the flintlock pistol when he faces Gaspar Arneri.]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px| | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The flintlock pistol is again seen on the wall (at the bottom).]] | ||
== | == Blunderbuss Pistol == | ||
A kind of [[Blunderbuss| | A kind of [[Blunderbuss|blunderbuss pistol]] is seen on Tibul's bandle of handguns. It is hard to say if this gun is a mockup or is based on some real gun. This prop can be seen in several Lenfilm productions, such as ''[[Snow Queen (Snezhnaya koroleva), The#Blunderbuss Pistol|Snezhnaya koroleva]]''. | ||
[[File:Pistol Blunderbuss.jpg|thumb|none|300px|For comparison: Mid 17th century blunderbuss pistol]] | [[File:Pistol Blunderbuss.jpg|thumb|none|300px|For comparison: Mid 17th century blunderbuss pistol]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A kind of tromblon pistol is seen on Tibul's bandle of handguns (at the left).]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A kind of tromblon pistol is seen on Tibul's bandle of handguns (at the left).]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of troblon pistol (between two percussion cap pistols).]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of troblon pistol (between two percussion cap pistols).]] | ||
== "Knee Flintlock Pistol" == | |||
A pistol with short buttstock is seen in Dr. Arneri's collection. Such guns, not large enough for even shortest of carbines, are sometimes referred as "Knee Pistols". It's seen unclear, but the the jaws with a screw allow to identiry it as a flintlock (the flint in the jaws is apsent). They were especially popular in Ottoman Empire, on Balkans and in North Africa. The gun seems to be the same prop, used in ''[[Snow Queen (Snezhnaya koroleva), The#"Knee Flintlock Pistol"|Snezhnaya koroleva]]''. | |||
[[File:Knee flintlock Pistol.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Flintlock Knee Pistol, 17th century, Tunisia - 45mm (1.77 inch)]] | |||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Pistols-16.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol with small buttstock is on the wall (in center). Note the lack of the flint in the jaws).]] | |||
== Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol == | == Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol == | ||
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[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Cannon-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cannons on palace walls.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Cannon-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Cannons on palace walls.]] | ||
[[File:Tri tolstyaka-Cannon-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When "firing", cannons are motionless.]] | [[File:Tri tolstyaka-Cannon-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|When "firing", cannons are motionless.]] | ||
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The Three Fat Men (Tri tolstyaka) is a Soviet 1966 children's adventure film directed by Aleksey Batalov and Iosif Shapiro and based on the eponymous novel (1924) by Yuriy Olesha. The story is set in a fictional state, similar to mid-19th century Europe. The state is ruled by a trio of ruthless dictators - Three Fat Men. Twelve years old girl Suok, a circus dancer, participates in the struggle against the Three Fat Men.
The following weapons were used in the film The Three Fat Men (Tri tolstyaka):
Pistols
Chatellerault Cavalry Model 1822
The leaders of the rebellion circus gymnast Tibul (Aleksey Batalov) and armorer Prospero (Roman Filippov), and government officers and soldiers, notably Gen. Karaska (Pavel Luspekaev) and Capt. Bonaventura (Boris Ardov), use French Chatellerault Cavalry Model 1822 Percussion Pistols (or very similar Model 1842). At least two slightly different props can be seen, reused in many scenes.
Note: see additional images on talk page.
Percussion Dueling Pistol
Tibul (Aleksey Batalov) also uses a Percussion Dueling Pistol.
Quadruple Tap-Action Flintlock Pistol
In one scene Gen. Karaska (Pavel Luspekaev) uses a Quadruple Tap-Action Flintlock Pistol, convereted to percussion. Same prop is carried by a courtier (Vladimir Kazarinov) of Three Fat Men. The pistol appears to be the same movie prop that was used is other Lenfilm productions, like Solomennaya shlyapka and in Ostrov sokrovishch.
Howdah Pistol
A kind of Howdah Pistol is used by Tibul (Aleksey Batalov) and one of his comraders-in-arms. Such features of this gun as the ramrod below the barrels and the carved handle allow to identify it as an original double barreled pistol, not a sawed-off shotgun that is often used as a screen substitution.
Percussion Cap Pistol
Some other Percussion Cap Pistols are seen throughout the movie.
A pistol is several times seen in hands of Tibul and also carried by several of his comrades. Possibly it is the same prop, used in Staraya, staraya skazka and some other Lenfilm productions.
Another percussion cap pistol with longer barrel is seen in the scene in Three Fat Men's palace.
Several pistols are seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's house.
Percussion Pocket Pistol
Percussion Pocket Pistols are seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's apartments.
Flintlock Pistol
At least one Flintlock Pistol is seen in Dr. Gaspar Arneri's apartments.
Blunderbuss Pistol
A kind of blunderbuss pistol is seen on Tibul's bandle of handguns. It is hard to say if this gun is a mockup or is based on some real gun. This prop can be seen in several Lenfilm productions, such as Snezhnaya koroleva.
"Knee Flintlock Pistol"
A pistol with short buttstock is seen in Dr. Arneri's collection. Such guns, not large enough for even shortest of carbines, are sometimes referred as "Knee Pistols". It's seen unclear, but the the jaws with a screw allow to identiry it as a flintlock (the flint in the jaws is apsent). They were especially popular in Ottoman Empire, on Balkans and in North Africa. The gun seems to be the same prop, used in Snezhnaya koroleva.
Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol
A Webley & Scott No. 1 Mk. III* Signal Pistol is seen in several scenes. This gun is also used in several Lenfilm productions, standing for large caliber muzzleloading pistol of 19th century.
Muskets
Infantry Musket M1845
Soldiers and rioters are armed with muskets. Those that are seen clear enough for identification appear to be Russian percussion cap Infantry Musket M1845.
Other Weapons
Field Cannons
Government troops and rebels use Napoleonic era style cannons. They appear to be replicas rather than original weapons, but look authentic enough.
