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Several Russians are seen with [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles which have mockup Mosin Nagant style magazines and spike bayonets. These rifles also appear in the 1972 movie ''[[Horror Express]]''. | Several Russians are seen with [[1893 Spanish Mauser]] rifles which have mockup Mosin Nagant style magazines and spike bayonets. These rifles also appear in the 1972 movie ''[[Horror Express]]''. | ||
[[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Modelo 1893 | [[Image:Spanish1893Mauser.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser Modelo 1893 - 7x57mm Mauser]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Mauser rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Mauser rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.]] | ||
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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 for 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.
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The following weapons were used in the film Nicholas and Alexandra:
Handguns
Webley Bulldog revolver
A Webley Bulldog revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. It is later seen in the hands of an Officer guarding the (now ex) Royal Family.
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), accomplice to the murder of Rasputin.
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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 Model 1903/1908
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing a Colt Model 1903/1908 with a nickel finish. The gun is never fired on-screen.
Rifles
Mauser Model 1893
Several Russians are seen with 1893 Spanish Mauser rifles which have mockup Mosin Nagant style magazines and spike bayonets. These rifles also appear in the 1972 movie Horror Express.
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Mosin Nagant M44 Carbine
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.
Machine Guns
Vickers Mk. I
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.
Maxim MG08 (Vickers mockup)
The MG08 are visually modified Vickers Machine Guns.
