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[[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peter III holds a Sea Service pistol during the attempt to kill Leo Voronsky on hunt in "The Beaver's Nose" (S01E10).]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peter III holds a Sea Service pistol during the attempt to kill Leo Voronsky on hunt in "The Beaver's Nose" (S01E10).]] | ||
== Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol == | == Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol (replica) == | ||
Count Arkady (Bayo Gbadamosi) shows several long flintlock pistol to Peter III in "The Great" (S01E01). He explains that the sights of such pistols allow to hit the target as far as 50 meters (nearly twice in comparison with common flintlock pistols of 18th - early 19th centuries). Judging by the length and details of these pistols, they are Prussian Dragoon 1731 model. | Count Arkady (Bayo Gbadamosi) shows several long flintlock pistol to Peter III in "The Great" (S01E01). He explains that the sights of such pistols allow to hit the target as far as 50 meters (nearly twice in comparison with common flintlock pistols of 18th - early 19th centuries). Judging by the length and details of these pistols, they are Prussian Dragoon 1731 model or more precisely a non-firing replica misnamed as "M-1780". | ||
[[File:Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol]] | [[File:Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Authentic Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol for comparison]] | ||
[[File:Prussian M1780 Nonfiring Replica.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"Prussian M-1780 Flintlock Horse Pistol" non-firing replica which appears to be a misnamed replica of the M1731 shown above]] | |||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arkady shows a Potzdam flintlock pistol to Peter III. The appearance of Prussian guns in Russia in this era is actually plausible.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Arkady shows a Potzdam flintlock pistol to Peter III. The appearance of Prussian guns in Russia in this era is actually plausible.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol in Arcady's hands.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the pistol in Arcady's hands.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peter III tests one of these "wondrous" pistols. The large flash on the flintlock lightens another pistol of same type in Arcady's hands.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peter III tests one of these "wondrous" pistols. The large flash on the flintlock lightens another pistol of same type in Arcady's hands. Since these appear to be non-firing replicas, the flash is probably CGI or some effect.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peter holds a pair of these long pistols.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E01-Flintlock-14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peter holds a pair of these long pistols.]] | ||
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[[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is seen on the ground.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pistol is seen on the ground.]] | ||
== Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol == | == Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol (replica) == | ||
What appears to be some kind of a replica of [[Flintlock Pistol|Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol]] is used by General Velementov. It looks like replicas made by Denix or Kolser. | What appears to be some kind of a replica of [[Flintlock Pistol|Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol]] is used by General Velementov. It looks like replicas made by Denix or Kolser. | ||
[[File: | [[File:1830 flintlock pistol replica.jpg|thumb|none|300px|"1830" marked flintlock pistol non-firing replica by unknown Spanish manufacturer. Most likely Denix. It appears to be one of the many "Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol" replicas.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the coup, General Velementov's ([[Douglas Hodge]]) Light Dragoon pistol (see above) switches to a Hadley of London 1760. Note the "bird's-beak" grip that looks more similar to Kentucky flintlock pistol and differs from standard grip of | [[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During the coup, General Velementov's ([[Douglas Hodge]]) Light Dragoon pistol (see above) switches to a Hadley of London 1760. Note the "bird's-beak" grip that looks more similar to Kentucky flintlock pistol and Denix replicas and differs from standard grip of Kolser replicas.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Velementov's pistol.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of Velementov's pistol.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol is seen on a promotional image.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Flintlock-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The pistol is seen on a promotional image. The smoke around the non-firing gun appears to be special effect.]] | ||
== Flintlock Pistol == | == Flintlock Pistol == | ||
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[[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Musket-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Life Guards soldiers, supporting Catherine's coup, hold muskets. These guns, judging by the shape and color of muzzle caps and other visible details, are supposed to be Mle 1777.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E10-Musket-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Life Guards soldiers, supporting Catherine's coup, hold muskets. These guns, judging by the shape and color of muzzle caps and other visible details, are supposed to be Mle 1777.]] | ||
[[File:TheGreat-S01E02-Musket-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peter III holds a Charleville flintlock musket, probably an Mle 1777, on a promotional image for the 2nd episode.]] | [[File:TheGreat-S01E02-Musket-A.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peter III holds a Charleville flintlock musket, probably an Mle 1777, on a promotional image for the 2nd episode.]] | ||
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The Great is a British-American comedy "anti-historical" (as it is described by the releaser) TV series about the Russian Empress Catherine the Great. The series stars Elle Fanning as Empress Catherine II and Nicholas Hoult as Emperor Peter III.
Season 1 was released on Hulu streaming platform on May 15, 2020, and Season 2 on November 19, 2021. In January 2022, the third season was announced.
The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series The Great:
Overview
Considering the series takes place around the marriage of Catherine and Peter III it should be assumed the setting is around 1745 for chronological and historical context.
Pistols
A large number of various Flintlock Pistols are used throughout the series. In most cases the exact model can be identified. Of course, the screen guns are modern replicas. It should be noted that the majority of pistols used is of British or French origin which is historically inaccurate. For the Russian setting in this period, Russian or Germanic pistols would be more fitting.
British Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistol
Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) holds a pair of British Heavy Dragoon Flintlock Pistols during the rabbit hunt in "The Great" (S01E01).
British Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol
General Velementov (Douglas Hodge) holds a British Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol during Catherine's coup in "The Beaver's Nose" (S01E10).
British Tower Sea Service Pistol
Peter III and King Hugo of Sweden (Freddie Fox) hold Tower Sea Service Pistols in "Meatballs at the Dasha" (S01E08). Peter also holds a Sea Service pistol in "The Beaver's Nose" (S01E10). Emperor's bodyguard Tartar Nick (Christophe Tek) carries a Sea Service pistol in "Love Hurts" (S01E09).
Prussian Dragoon 1731 Flintlock Pistol (replica)
Count Arkady (Bayo Gbadamosi) shows several long flintlock pistol to Peter III in "The Great" (S01E01). He explains that the sights of such pistols allow to hit the target as far as 50 meters (nearly twice in comparison with common flintlock pistols of 18th - early 19th centuries). Judging by the length and details of these pistols, they are Prussian Dragoon 1731 model or more precisely a non-firing replica misnamed as "M-1780".
French Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol
Count Alexei Rostov (Abraham Popoola) is armed with an anachronistic Charleville Model 1777 Cavalry Officer Flintlock Pistol in "Love Hurts" (S01E09).
French Model 1763/66 Flintlock Pistol
Leo Voronsky (Sebastian De Souza) is armed with an anachronistic French Model 1763/66 Flintlock Pistol in "The Beaver's Nose" (S01E10). This model is anachronistic by more than a decade.
Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol (replica)
What appears to be some kind of a replica of Hadley of London 1760 Flintlock Pistol is used by General Velementov. It looks like replicas made by Denix or Kolser.
Flintlock Pistol
More Flintlock Pistols of unclear models are used.
Long Guns
Flintlock Blunderbuss
Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) holds a flintlock Blunderbuss in "A Pox on Hope" (S01E07).
Charleville Flintlock Musket
Russian soldiers are armed with French Charleville Muskets. This is actually wrong as the design of Russian Army muskets in the 18th century was different and unique. The muskets should have been the Russian Model 1737 or earlier but since these are rare and obscure several different versions of Charleville Musket are seen instead.
