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== Lee-enfield type rifle == | == Lee-enfield type rifle == | ||
Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles. | Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles. | ||
[[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:LeeEnfield4Rifle.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British.(for comparison purposes)]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Lee-Enfield looking rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Several Lee-Enfield looking rifles in the hands of Bolshevik soldiers.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraLeeEnfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|]] | ||
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== Mauser rifle variant == | == Mauser rifle variant == | ||
At least one Bolshevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant. | At least one Bolshevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant. | ||
[[Image:Mauser98-Amberg1.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mauser98-Amberg1.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser. (for comparison purposes)]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the far left is seen with a Mauser deriviant during the standoff.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier on the far left is seen with a Mauser deriviant during the standoff.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier with glasses carries a Mauser variant. Note the straight bolt handle.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMauser2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The soldier with glasses carries a Mauser variant. Note the straight bolt handle.]] | ||
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== Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine == | == Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine == | ||
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident. | The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident. | ||
[[Image:M38Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:M38Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R. This was modified to become the M44 which replaced it, entering combat trials in 1943, becoming fairly common in 1944.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Imperial troops firing warning shots in the air.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Russian Imperial troops firing warning shots in the air.]] | ||
[[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the weapon in the same scene.]] | [[File:NicholasAlexandraMosinCarbine2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Close-up of the weapon in the same scene.]] | ||
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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 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:
Lee-enfield type rifle
Several Russians are seen with what appears to be Lee-Enfield rifles due to certain characteristics. Though the bolts are straight on some of them. The Russians did not use the Lee-Enfield during this period so it might have been a forced solution for the movie-makers due to lack of genuine Mosin Nagant rifles.
Mauser rifle variant
At least one Bolshevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant.
Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine
The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.
Vickers Machine gun
The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.
Maxim MG08 (Vickers mockup)
The MG08 are visually modified Vickers Machine Guns.
Webley Bulldog revolver
A Webley Bulldog revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official.
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), accomplish to the murder of Rasputin.
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 semi-automatic type
In the same scene, the captor is seen cleaning & preparing what appears to be a Colt Semi-auto. Maybe a 1903 or 1911. It is not shown being fired.