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[[File:Russian M1848 Percussion Cap Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian M1848 Infantry soldier's percussion cap pistol - .71 caliber]] | [[File:Russian M1848 Percussion Cap Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Russian M1848 Infantry soldier's percussion cap pistol - .71 caliber]] | ||
[[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-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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[[Flintlock Pistol]]s are also seen though much less often. | [[Flintlock Pistol]]s are also seen though much less often. | ||
[[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-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-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-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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Ivan ([[Nikolai Kryuchkov]]) carries a percussion cap carbine that is supposed to be [[Lorenz Rifle|Lorenz Dornstutzen M1854]]. Similar carbine is briefly seen in other scenes, possibly it's the same prop. | Ivan ([[Nikolai Kryuchkov]]) carries a percussion cap carbine that is supposed to be [[Lorenz Rifle|Lorenz Dornstutzen M1854]]. Similar carbine is briefly seen in other scenes, possibly it's the same prop. | ||
[[File:Dornstutzen M1854 Lorenz.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Lorenz Dornstutzen M1854 Carbine - .54 caliber]] | [[File:Dornstutzen M1854 Lorenz.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Lorenz Dornstutzen M1854 Carbine - .54 caliber]] | ||
[[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 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 fires a carbine during the skirmish. A pile of muskets and pistols are seen next to him.]] | ||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan carries a carbine.]] | [[File:Hussar Ballad-Musket-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Ivan carries a carbine in the scene in Winter.]] | ||
== Mosin Nagant M1891/30 == | |||
In some scenes [[Mosin Nagant M1891/30]] rifles stand for muskets when seen briefly and on distance. | |||
[[Image:M9130.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mm R]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Mosin-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|M91/30 rifles in stand next to the wagon. The rifle at the left seems to have a turned down bolt handle, a feature of sniper version of M91/30.]] | |||
== 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. | |||
[[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.]] | |||
= Trivia = | |||
Russian and French troops use muzzleloading field cannons that appears to be modern replicas. | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Cannon-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Cannon-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian artillery in action.]] | |||
[[File:Hussar Ballad-Cannon-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A French cannon is abandoned during the retreat from Moscow.]] | |||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
Revision as of 08:55, 5 November 2017
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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.
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.
Trivia
Russian and French troops use muzzleloading field cannons that appears to be modern replicas.
