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[[Image:Sword_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Russian poster for ''The Sword'' (Mech) (2009).]] | [[Image:Sword_poster.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Russian poster for ''The Sword'' (Mech) (2009).]] | ||
'''The Sword''' (Russian Title: '''"Mech/Меч"''') is a 2009 Russian action TV-series, probably inspired by the [[Rogue Force]]. Directed by Ilya Kulikov and Rustam Urazaev, the show is about a vigilante group created and led by a retired police major Maxim Kalinin (played by [[Eduard Flerov]]) nicknamed "Cap" for his service in VDV | '''The Sword''' (Russian Title: '''"Mech/Меч"''') is a 2009 Russian action TV-series, probably inspired by the [[Rogue Force]]. Directed by Ilya Kulikov and [[Rustam Urazaev]], the show is about a vigilante group created and led by a retired police major Maxim Kalinin (played by [[Eduard Flerov]]) nicknamed "Cap" for his service in VDV recon during Second Chechen War when he was ranked captain. The show is followed by a sequel series in 2015. | ||
{{TV Title|The Sword}} | {{TV Title|The Sword}} | ||
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Kidnapper Valery Girko ([[Sergei Fischer]]) used [[Beretta 92FS]] at the very beginning of the first episode. It is the first firearm shown in the series. | Kidnapper Valery Girko ([[Sergei Fischer]]) used [[Beretta 92FS]] at the very beginning of the first episode. It is the first firearm shown in the series. | ||
[[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:BerettaM92FS.jpg|thumb|300px|none|Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.]] | ||
[[Image:Girko_with_Beretta_moments_from_being_knocked_out.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:Girko_with_Beretta_moments_from_being_knocked_out.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | ||
==Makarov PM== | ==Makarov PM== | ||
The only handgun widely used in series is [[Makarov PM]]. Originally, Maxim Kalinin ([[Eduard Flerov]]) had one PM (with silencer), along with Saiga-410K-01 and RPG-26. After taking out the drug dealers at waste ground, Max and Kostyan robbed an apartment of Kalinin's former superior, colonel Muratov. When Muratov unexpectedly returned and was knocked out by Orlov, his Makarov was taken by the two and lated used by Anton Karev ([[Timur Efremenkov]]) to execute a corrupted police officer. | The only handgun widely used in series is [[Makarov PM]]. Originally, Maxim Kalinin ([[Eduard Flerov]]) had one PM (with silencer), along with Saiga-410K-01 and RPG-26. After taking out the drug dealers at waste ground, Max and Kostyan robbed an apartment of Kalinin's former superior, colonel Muratov. When Muratov unexpectedly returned and was knocked out by Orlov, his Makarov was taken by the two and lated used by Anton Karev ([[Timur Efremenkov]]) to execute a corrupted police officer. | ||
Shortly before, Max gave a task to Kostyan to go to Vladikavkaz where a large black firearms market exists, and to buy there 3 more suppressed Makarovs along with other weapons (which he successfully fulfilled). 4 more Makarovs were commandeered by Anton from the dead drug dealers after cottage shootout, increasing the total number of Makarovs "Sword" had from three to seven. | Shortly before, Max gave a task to Kostyan to go to Vladikavkaz where a large black firearms market exists, and to buy there 3 more suppressed Makarovs along with other weapons (which he successfully fulfilled). 4 more Makarovs were commandeered by Anton from the dead drug dealers after cottage shootout, increasing the total number of Makarovs "Sword" had from three to seven. | ||
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[[Image:SwordMakarov-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max threatens Muratov with PM for abusing his girlfriend and former colleague Tatiana Dyomina.]] | [[Image:SwordMakarov-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max threatens Muratov with PM for abusing his girlfriend and former colleague Tatiana Dyomina.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordMakarov-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Anton Karev ([[Timur Efremenkov]]) searches for the head drug dealer with Makarovs akimbo.]] | [[Image:SwordMakarov-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Anton Karev ([[Timur Efremenkov]]) searches for the head drug dealer with Makarovs akimbo.]] | ||
[[Image:Olga is shocked after she shot a drug dealer.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A shocked Olga looks at a drug dealer she just shot.]] | |||
[[Image:SwordMakarov-04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Muratov's PM lies on the table.]] | [[Image:SwordMakarov-04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Muratov's PM lies on the table.]] | ||
[[Image:Chizh practices with Makarov PM at police shooting range.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chizh practices with Makarov PM at police shooting range]] | [[Image:Chizh practices with Makarov PM at police shooting range.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chizh practices with Makarov PM at police shooting range]] | ||
==Makarov PMM== | ==Makarov PMM== | ||
PMM was used by robber Timur ([[Viktor Mishakov]]) during jewellery shop hold-up. It could be identified as PMM only by a wider grip which is seen when Timur puts a pistol to the neck of a shop owner who attempted to press the alarm button. Sword also had one PMM (Orlov bought not 3 Makarov PMs, but 2 PMs and 1 PMM). Olga Stepnenko ([[Viktoria Fischer]]) had that PMM kept in locker at her kitchen at the end of the series. | PMM was used by robber Timur ([[Viktor Mishakov]]) during jewellery shop hold-up. It could be identified as PMM only by a wider grip which is seen when Timur puts a pistol to the neck of a shop owner who attempted to press the alarm button. Sword also had one PMM (Orlov bought not 3 Makarov PMs, but 2 PMs and 1 PMM). Olga Stepnenko ([[Viktoria Fischer]]) had that PMM kept in locker at her kitchen at the end of the series. | ||
[[Image:Makarov PMM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Makarov PMM, Modern extended magazine variant - 9x18mm Makarov]] | [[Image:Makarov PMM.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Makarov PMM, Modern extended magazine variant - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[Image:PMM Sword.jpg|thumb|none|500px|PMM (left) and 2 Makarovs lie on a table.]] | |||
[[Image:SwordPMM-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Timur watches over the hallway holding PMM.]] | [[Image:SwordPMM-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Timur watches over the hallway holding PMM.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordPMM-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The PMM being put to the neck of shop's owner after he tried to push alarm button. Note the massive, Browning styled grip of the pistol, distinguishing it as PMM.]] | [[Image:SwordPMM-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The PMM being put to the neck of shop's owner after he tried to push alarm button. Note the massive, Browning styled grip of the pistol, distinguishing it as PMM.]] | ||
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==Stechkin APS== | ==Stechkin APS== | ||
[[Stechkin APS]] is a weapon of choice of a crafty robber Mikhail Balashov ([[Andrei Soroka]]). | [[Stechkin APS]] is a weapon of choice of a crafty robber Mikhail Balashov ([[Andrei Soroka]]). | ||
[[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Pistol Russian Stechkin 9x18mm Makarov machine pistol 2.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Stechkin APS - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAKS-74U-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov with his AKS-74U and Stechkin APS. "I wouldn't know are you cops or not!".]] | [[Image:SwordAKS-74U-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov with his AKS-74U and Stechkin APS. "I wouldn't know are you cops or not!".]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAPS-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov points his APS at jewelry shop's owner.]] | [[Image:SwordAPS-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov points his APS at jewelry shop's owner.]] | ||
[[Image:Balashov with his APS during shootout with the Sword.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov with his APS during shootout with the Sword.]] | |||
==Nagant | ==Nagant M1895 Target== | ||
The some target version of the [[Russian Nagant M1895]] is a personal sidearm of drug dealer nicknamed "Buratino" ([[Dmitry Sharakois]]). | |||
[[Image:Nagan 1895-22-Target.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A long barreled target version of Nagant M1895 - .22 LR]] | |||
[[Image: | |||
[[Image:SwordNagant-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buratino brandishes his Nagant.]] | [[Image:SwordNagant-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Buratino brandishes his Nagant.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
The nickel-plated [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] revolver is carried by colonel Komin. | |||
[[File: | [[File:DetroitPDrevolver.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Nickel Smith & Wesson Model 10 - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:SwordNagant-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Komin loads his revolver, preparing to commit suicide.]] | [[Image:SwordNagant-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Komin loads his revolver, preparing to commit suicide.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordNagant-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He pulls the trigger...]] | [[Image:SwordNagant-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|He pulls the trigger...]] | ||
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=Rifles= | =Rifles= | ||
==AKS-74U== | ==AKS-74U== | ||
[[AKS-74U]] Krinkov carbines are used by "Sword", police and "Hydra" militants. Criminal ringleader Shamil Dadashev and robber Mikhail Balashov briefly used the AKS-74U as well. | [[AKS-74U]] Krinkov carbines are used by "Sword", police and "Hydra" militants. Criminal ringleader Shamil Dadashev and robber Mikhail Balashov briefly used the AKS-74U as well. | ||
Kostyan ([[Roman Kurtzyn]]) was ordered to buy two AKS-74U on his trip to Vladikavkaz, but was given three of them probably as a compensation instead of PP-19 Bizons, which were unavailable. For some reason, the team never used more than two AKS-74U in their raids until 18th episode. | Kostyan ([[Roman Kurtzyn]]) was ordered to buy two AKS-74U on his trip to Vladikavkaz, but was given three of them probably as a compensation instead of PP-19 Bizons, which were unavailable. For some reason, the team never used more than two AKS-74U in their raids until 18th episode. | ||
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[[Image:SwordAKS-74U-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|3 AKS-74U lie on the table among other weapons.]] | [[Image:SwordAKS-74U-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|3 AKS-74U lie on the table among other weapons.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAKS-74U-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov with his AKS-74U and Stechkin APS. "I wouldn't know are you cops or not!".]] | [[Image:SwordAKS-74U-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Balashov with his AKS-74U and Stechkin APS. "I wouldn't know are you cops or not!".]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAKS-74U-04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karev | [[Image:SwordAKS-74U-04.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karev fires his AKS-74U at police reinforcements.]] | ||
[[Image:Mech AKS74U 1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Dmitriy ([[Viktor Konisevich]]) holds the AKS-74U at "Manifesto" (S01EP22).]] | |||
==AKS-74== | |||
[[AKS-74]] were used by numerous characters; MVD Spetsnaz, OMON, FSB Alpha Group, some "Hydra" militants, Russian paratroopers and Chechen terrorists from Kalinin and Savkin's flashbacks, Kovalchuk ("black realtors" gang member) and one of the detectives from Egorov's investigation team during store gunfight all used AKS-74. 2 AKS-74 were commandeered from the killed "Hydra" militants by "Sword" after forest shootout. One of these AKS-74 was carried by Orlov during raid on TV center, and both of them were later used by Karev and Orlov during team's escape through the police cordon. | [[AKS-74]] were used by numerous characters; MVD Spetsnaz, OMON, FSB Alpha Group, some "Hydra" militants, Russian paratroopers and Chechen terrorists from Kalinin and Savkin's flashbacks, Kovalchuk ("black realtors" gang member) and one of the detectives from Egorov's investigation team during store gunfight all used AKS-74. 2 AKS-74 were commandeered from the killed "Hydra" militants by "Sword" after forest shootout. One of these AKS-74 was carried by Orlov during raid on TV center, and both of them were later used by Karev and Orlov during team's escape through the police cordon. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:AKS-74 synthetic furniture.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKS-74 with synthetic furniture - 5.45x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAKS-74-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovalchuk ("black" real estate brokers gang member) about to fire his AKS-74.]] | [[Image:SwordAKS-74-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovalchuk ("black" real estate brokers gang member) about to fire his AKS-74.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAKS-74-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovalchuk firing AKS-74.]] | [[Image:SwordAKS-74-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kovalchuk firing AKS-74.]] | ||
[[Image:Karev and Kalinin fire at Egorov's team.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Karev (right) fires at Egorov's detectives with AKS-74 with folded stock.]] | |||
==AK-74M== | ==AK-74M== | ||
[[AK-74M]] is a standard weapon for Russian army. It was used by some of "Hydra" militants, MVD Spetznaz and OMON. Some of VDV paratroopers and Chechen terrorists in Kalinin's flashback were also seen carrying the AK-74M. One of the detectives from Egorov's team used AK-74M during the storehouse shootout. | [[AK-74M]] is a standard weapon for Russian army. It was used by some of "Hydra" militants, MVD Spetznaz and OMON. Some of VDV paratroopers and Chechen terrorists in Kalinin's flashback were also seen carrying the AK-74M. One of the detectives from Egorov's team used AK-74M during the storehouse shootout. | ||
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==AKM== | ==AKM== | ||
[[AKM]]s are used by "Hydra" militants, most notably by the one who wounded Savkin ([[Alexander Barinov]]) and to whom Kalinin spoke a memorable speech later. Orlov trained Olga how to shoot with it. In Kalinin's flashback about his times in VDV and Chechen war, he was seen with AKM, which is quite a strange choose for VDV troop who would rather use AKS-74 or AK-74M. | [[AKM]]s are used by "Hydra" militants, most notably by the one who wounded Savkin ([[Alexander Barinov]]) and to whom Kalinin spoke a memorable speech later. Orlov trained Olga how to shoot with it. In Kalinin's flashback about his times in VDV and Chechen war, he was seen with AKM, which is quite a strange choose for VDV troop who would rather use AKS-74 or AK-74M. | ||
AKM was used by Max in rescuing Savkin's daughter from "Hydra" office. Then again, the AKM appeared in his hands most likely due to a continuity error since he was clearly seen carrying an AKS-74U while entering the building. | AKM was used by Max in rescuing Savkin's daughter from "Hydra" office. Then again, the AKM appeared in his hands most likely due to a continuity error since he was clearly seen carrying an AKS-74U while entering the building. | ||
Later the AKM was carried by Dmitry Chizhov ([[Vlad Pavlov]] | Later the AKM was carried by Dmitry Chizhov ([[Vlad Pavlov]]) during escape from the storehouse and he shot dead a detective in process with it. | ||
[[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM - 7,62x39 mm]] | [[Image:AKMRifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AKM - 7,62x39 mm]] | ||
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==AKMS== | ==AKMS== | ||
[[AKMS]] was carried by commander of "Ruby" rapid response team of "Hydra" private security company. Some of OMON troops in the last episode also carried these rifles. | [[AKMS]] was carried by commander of "Ruby" rapid response team of "Hydra" private security company. Some of OMON troops in the last episode also carried these rifles. | ||
One more AKMS has been used by Dmitry Chizhov in the last episode during bloody gunfight. It is one of the most serious continuity errors since all of "Sword" operators were armed with AKS-74U at the beginning of the raid on Muratov's apartment (and even during the most part of chase scene). | One more AKMS has been used by Dmitry Chizhov in the last episode during bloody gunfight. It is one of the most serious continuity errors since all of "Sword" operators were armed with AKS-74U at the beginning of the raid on Muratov's apartment (and even during the most part of chase scene). | ||
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[[Image:SwordAKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chizh fires AKMS at advancing Alpha troops.]] | [[Image:SwordAKMS.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chizh fires AKMS at advancing Alpha troops.]] | ||
== | ==Saiga-MK-03== | ||
A | A [[Saiga-MK-03]] semi-auto rifle, chambered in 7,62x39mm is seen in use by one of prison bus guards. Rather strange, since in reality Saiga-MK is a civilian-grade semi-auto rifle. | ||
[[Image:AKMSKrinkovHybrid.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | [[Image:Saiga-mk.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Saiga-MK-03 - 7,62x39 mm]] | ||
[[Image:AKMSKrinkovHybrid.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A Saiga-MK-03 lies on the floor together with Makarov PM.]] | |||
==AK-103== | ==AK-103== | ||
Almost all of FSB Alpha Group operators use [[AK-103]] as their service rifles. | Almost all of FSB Alpha Group operators use [[AK-103]] as their service rifles. | ||
[[Image:AK103.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:AK103.jpg|thumb|none|400px|AK-103 - 7.62x39mm]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAK-103-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FSB Alpha Group troops with AK-103. Note that their superior is no other than Rustam Urazaev, this show's director.]] | [[Image:SwordAK-103-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|FSB Alpha Group troops with AK-103. Note that their superior is no other than Rustam Urazaev, this show's director.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAK-103-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Alpha Group operator with AK-103 | [[Image:SwordAK-103-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Alpha Group operator with AK-103 spots Orlov.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Saiga-410K-01== | ==Saiga-410K-01== | ||
Saiga-410K-01 with a wooden pistol grip and 10-round magazine was illegally kept by Kalinin, and was used by Konstantin Orlov to blow up a drug dealers' car and kill a dealer. It is probably the first appearance of this gun on TV show. | [[Saiga .410|Saiga-410K-01]] with a wooden pistol grip and 10-round magazine was illegally kept by Kalinin, and was used by Konstantin Orlov (Roman Kurtsyn) to blow up a drug dealers' car and kill a dealer. It is probably the first appearance of this gun on TV show. | ||
[[Image:Saiga_410_imfdb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Saiga-410K-01 - .410 Magnum. This Saiga version resembles AK-74M the most.]] | [[Image:Saiga_410_imfdb.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Saiga-410K-01 - .410 Magnum. This Saiga version resembles AK-74M the most.]] | ||
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[[Image:SwordSaiga410K-01-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Konstantin Orlov (Kostyan) prepares to fire his Saiga]] | [[Image:SwordSaiga410K-01-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Konstantin Orlov (Kostyan) prepares to fire his Saiga]] | ||
== | ==Coach Gun== | ||
A pair of | A pair of [[Coach Gun]]s (presumably the [[TOZ-66]]) were used by renegade police officers Bystryakov and Ryabov to murder those with expensive cars. | ||
[[file:TOZ-66.jpg|thumb|400px|none|TOZ-66 - 12 gauge]] | |||
[[Image:Sword12-gauge_shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Renegade police officer Ryabov in his own flashback, right after killing a woman.]] | [[Image:Sword12-gauge_shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Renegade police officer Ryabov in his own flashback, right after killing a woman.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==Kedr PP-91== | ==Kedr PP-91== | ||
A two [[Kedr PP-91]]s were sold to Orlov by an illegal arms dealer in Vladikavkaz instead of PP-19 "Bison"s. They were provided with custom suppressors. "Sword" used them only once, in the raid on pedophiles' cottage. | |||
Drug dealer Samir also used PP-91 in the cottage gunfight with Karev. | Drug dealer Samir also used PP-91 in the cottage gunfight with Karev. | ||
[[Image:kedrpp91.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:kedrpp91.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Kedr PP-91 SMG - 9x18mm Makarov]] | ||
[[Image:SwordPP-91-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kostyan loads a PP-91 fitted with a custom made suppressor.]] | [[Image:SwordPP-91-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kostyan loads a PP-91 fitted with a custom made suppressor.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordPP-91-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Drug dealer Samir fires his PP-91 at Karev.]] | [[Image:SwordPP-91-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Drug dealer Samir fires his PP-91 at Karev.]] | ||
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==PDT-9T Esaul== | ==PDT-9T Esaul== | ||
Max carries a [[Kedr PP-91#PDT-9T Esaul|PDT-9T ''Esaul'']], as a substitute for the Kedr PP-91. | Max carries a [[Kedr PP-91#PDT-9T Esaul|PDT-9T ''Esaul'']], as a substitute for the Kedr PP-91. | ||
[[Image:PDT-9T.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:PDT-9T.jpg|thumb|none|350px|PDT-9T ''Esaul'' less-than-lethal personal protection weapon - 9mm P.A. Rubber]] | ||
[[Image:SwordPP-91-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:SwordPP-91-03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
=Sniper Rifles= | =Sniper Rifles= | ||
==Dragunov SVDS== | ==Dragunov SVDS== | ||
Konstantin Orlov ([[Roman Kurtzyn]]) carries a Dragunov SVDS, often fitted with a suppressor. It is not the usual [[SVD Dragunov]], but the SVDS version developed for VDV paratroopers. | Konstantin Orlov ([[Roman Kurtzyn]]) carries a Dragunov SVDS, often fitted with a suppressor. It is not the usual [[SVD Dragunov]], but the SVDS version developed for VDV paratroopers. | ||
[[Image:SVD-S-Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:SVD-S-Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|400px|SVDS rifle with shortened barrel and folding stock, intended for paratroopers - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:SwordSVDS-00.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kostyan admires his newly acquired SVDS.]] | [[Image:SwordSVDS-00.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kostyan admires his newly acquired SVDS.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordSVDS-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVDS lies on the table, stock folded.]] | [[Image:SwordSVDS-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|SVDS lies on the table, stock folded.]] | ||
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What appears to be an airsoft replica of the [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare]] was used by an assassin hired to kill Irina Knyazeva. Alpha Group snipers also used them in episode 25. It can be identified as an airsoft replica by the straight barrel profile, lack of cut-out over the magazine well and the plain silver "ejection port". | What appears to be an airsoft replica of the [[Accuracy International Arctic Warfare]] was used by an assassin hired to kill Irina Knyazeva. Alpha Group snipers also used them in episode 25. It can be identified as an airsoft replica by the straight barrel profile, lack of cut-out over the magazine well and the plain silver "ejection port". | ||
[[File:Accuracy International airsoft.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Accuracy International airsoft.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Accuracy International Arctic Warfare, airsoft replica]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAWS-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Assassin aims at Knyazeva with Arctic Warfare.]] | [[Image:SwordAWS-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Assassin aims at Knyazeva with Arctic Warfare.]] | ||
[[Image:SwordAWS-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Assassin moments before discarding his AW and fleeing.]] | [[Image:SwordAWS-02.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Assassin moments before discarding his AW and fleeing.]] | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
==PKM machine gun== | ==PKM machine gun== | ||
A [[PK machine gun]] was bought by Max in the 18th episode. The PKM was used by Savkin and later by Karev after Savkin was wounded. | A [[PK machine gun]] was bought by Max in the 18th episode. The PKM was used by Savkin and later by Karev after Savkin was wounded. | ||
[[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb| | [[Image:HungarianPKM.jpg|thumb|400px|none|PKM with latest version of Flash hider - 7.62x54mm R]] | ||
[[Image:SwordPKM-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | [[Image:SwordPKM-01.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max with PKM in 18 episode.]] | ||
[[Image:Kostyan jockingly pretending to fire PKM.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Kostyan jockingly pretends to fire PKM.]] | |||
==OSA rubber pistol== | |||
Tatiana Dyomina ([[Nina Gogaeva]]), Kalinin's ex-colleague and lover, used an [[OSA rubber pistol]] to take revenge on her alcoholic neighbor who constantly abused his wife and attacked her as well. | |||
[[Image:OSA rubber pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350 px|OSA rubber pistol - 18x45mm.]] | |||
[[Image:OSA Sword.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tatiana fires OSA in her flashback in episode 24.]] | |||
[[Image:OSA Sword 2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of OSA as Tatiana keeps on firing at the abuser.]] | |||
==RPG-26== | ==RPG-26== | ||
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[[Image:SwordRPG-26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max with RPG-26 moments before firing it at Dadashev's cottage.]] | [[Image:SwordRPG-26.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Max with RPG-26 moments before firing it at Dadashev's cottage.]] | ||
==F-1== | ==URG F-1== | ||
An [[ | An [[URG]] hand grenade is seen among weapons bought by Orlov. The grenade was used in the last battle by Max. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:URG F-1 grenade.jpg|thumb|none|200px|URG F-1 practice grenade]] | ||
[[Image:SwordF1RGD5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|F-1 and RGD-5 lie on the floor of Balashov's apartment.]] | [[Image:SwordF1RGD5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|F-1 and RGD-5 lie on the floor of Balashov's apartment.]] | ||
==RGD-5== | ==URG-N RGD-5== | ||
One [[ | One [[URG-N]] hand grenade together with URG F-1 was used by robber Mikhail Balashov during his escape from police. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:RGD-5 training grenade.jpg|thumb|none|200px|URG-N RGD-5 training grenade]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:33, 29 July 2023
The Sword (Russian Title: "Mech/Меч") is a 2009 Russian action TV-series, probably inspired by the Rogue Force. Directed by Ilya Kulikov and Rustam Urazaev, the show is about a vigilante group created and led by a retired police major Maxim Kalinin (played by Eduard Flerov) nicknamed "Cap" for his service in VDV recon during Second Chechen War when he was ranked captain. The show is followed by a sequel series in 2015.
The following weapons were used in the television series The Sword:
Handguns
Beretta 92FS
Kidnapper Valery Girko (Sergei Fischer) used Beretta 92FS at the very beginning of the first episode. It is the first firearm shown in the series.
Makarov PM
The only handgun widely used in series is Makarov PM. Originally, Maxim Kalinin (Eduard Flerov) had one PM (with silencer), along with Saiga-410K-01 and RPG-26. After taking out the drug dealers at waste ground, Max and Kostyan robbed an apartment of Kalinin's former superior, colonel Muratov. When Muratov unexpectedly returned and was knocked out by Orlov, his Makarov was taken by the two and lated used by Anton Karev (Timur Efremenkov) to execute a corrupted police officer. Shortly before, Max gave a task to Kostyan to go to Vladikavkaz where a large black firearms market exists, and to buy there 3 more suppressed Makarovs along with other weapons (which he successfully fulfilled). 4 more Makarovs were commandeered by Anton from the dead drug dealers after cottage shootout, increasing the total number of Makarovs "Sword" had from three to seven.
Makarov PMM
PMM was used by robber Timur (Viktor Mishakov) during jewellery shop hold-up. It could be identified as PMM only by a wider grip which is seen when Timur puts a pistol to the neck of a shop owner who attempted to press the alarm button. Sword also had one PMM (Orlov bought not 3 Makarov PMs, but 2 PMs and 1 PMM). Olga Stepnenko (Viktoria Fischer) had that PMM kept in locker at her kitchen at the end of the series.
Stechkin APS
Stechkin APS is a weapon of choice of a crafty robber Mikhail Balashov (Andrei Soroka).
Nagant M1895 Target
The some target version of the Russian Nagant M1895 is a personal sidearm of drug dealer nicknamed "Buratino" (Dmitry Sharakois).
Smith & Wesson Model 10
The nickel-plated Smith & Wesson Model 10 revolver is carried by colonel Komin.
Rifles
AKS-74U
AKS-74U Krinkov carbines are used by "Sword", police and "Hydra" militants. Criminal ringleader Shamil Dadashev and robber Mikhail Balashov briefly used the AKS-74U as well. Kostyan (Roman Kurtzyn) was ordered to buy two AKS-74U on his trip to Vladikavkaz, but was given three of them probably as a compensation instead of PP-19 Bizons, which were unavailable. For some reason, the team never used more than two AKS-74U in their raids until 18th episode.
AKS-74
AKS-74 were used by numerous characters; MVD Spetsnaz, OMON, FSB Alpha Group, some "Hydra" militants, Russian paratroopers and Chechen terrorists from Kalinin and Savkin's flashbacks, Kovalchuk ("black realtors" gang member) and one of the detectives from Egorov's investigation team during store gunfight all used AKS-74. 2 AKS-74 were commandeered from the killed "Hydra" militants by "Sword" after forest shootout. One of these AKS-74 was carried by Orlov during raid on TV center, and both of them were later used by Karev and Orlov during team's escape through the police cordon.
AK-74M
AK-74M is a standard weapon for Russian army. It was used by some of "Hydra" militants, MVD Spetznaz and OMON. Some of VDV paratroopers and Chechen terrorists in Kalinin's flashback were also seen carrying the AK-74M. One of the detectives from Egorov's team used AK-74M during the storehouse shootout.
AKM
AKMs are used by "Hydra" militants, most notably by the one who wounded Savkin (Alexander Barinov) and to whom Kalinin spoke a memorable speech later. Orlov trained Olga how to shoot with it. In Kalinin's flashback about his times in VDV and Chechen war, he was seen with AKM, which is quite a strange choose for VDV troop who would rather use AKS-74 or AK-74M. AKM was used by Max in rescuing Savkin's daughter from "Hydra" office. Then again, the AKM appeared in his hands most likely due to a continuity error since he was clearly seen carrying an AKS-74U while entering the building. Later the AKM was carried by Dmitry Chizhov (Vlad Pavlov) during escape from the storehouse and he shot dead a detective in process with it.
AKMS
AKMS was carried by commander of "Ruby" rapid response team of "Hydra" private security company. Some of OMON troops in the last episode also carried these rifles. One more AKMS has been used by Dmitry Chizhov in the last episode during bloody gunfight. It is one of the most serious continuity errors since all of "Sword" operators were armed with AKS-74U at the beginning of the raid on Muratov's apartment (and even during the most part of chase scene).
Saiga-MK-03
A Saiga-MK-03 semi-auto rifle, chambered in 7,62x39mm is seen in use by one of prison bus guards. Rather strange, since in reality Saiga-MK is a civilian-grade semi-auto rifle.
AK-103
Almost all of FSB Alpha Group operators use AK-103 as their service rifles.
Shotguns
Saiga-410K-01
Saiga-410K-01 with a wooden pistol grip and 10-round magazine was illegally kept by Kalinin, and was used by Konstantin Orlov (Roman Kurtsyn) to blow up a drug dealers' car and kill a dealer. It is probably the first appearance of this gun on TV show.
Coach Gun
A pair of Coach Guns (presumably the TOZ-66) were used by renegade police officers Bystryakov and Ryabov to murder those with expensive cars.
Submachine Guns
Kedr PP-91
A two Kedr PP-91s were sold to Orlov by an illegal arms dealer in Vladikavkaz instead of PP-19 "Bison"s. They were provided with custom suppressors. "Sword" used them only once, in the raid on pedophiles' cottage. Drug dealer Samir also used PP-91 in the cottage gunfight with Karev.
PDT-9T Esaul
Max carries a PDT-9T Esaul, as a substitute for the Kedr PP-91.
Sniper Rifles
Dragunov SVDS
Konstantin Orlov (Roman Kurtzyn) carries a Dragunov SVDS, often fitted with a suppressor. It is not the usual SVD Dragunov, but the SVDS version developed for VDV paratroopers.
Accuracy International Arctic Warfare (Airsoft Replica)
What appears to be an airsoft replica of the Accuracy International Arctic Warfare was used by an assassin hired to kill Irina Knyazeva. Alpha Group snipers also used them in episode 25. It can be identified as an airsoft replica by the straight barrel profile, lack of cut-out over the magazine well and the plain silver "ejection port".
Other
PKM machine gun
A PK machine gun was bought by Max in the 18th episode. The PKM was used by Savkin and later by Karev after Savkin was wounded.
OSA rubber pistol
Tatiana Dyomina (Nina Gogaeva), Kalinin's ex-colleague and lover, used an OSA rubber pistol to take revenge on her alcoholic neighbor who constantly abused his wife and attacked her as well.
RPG-26
The RPG-26 rocket launcher was used by Kalinin to assassinate Shamil Dadashev, the last surving member of the "black realtor" gang.
URG F-1
An URG hand grenade is seen among weapons bought by Orlov. The grenade was used in the last battle by Max.
URG-N RGD-5
One URG-N hand grenade together with URG F-1 was used by robber Mikhail Balashov during his escape from police.
