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Nicholas and Alexandra

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Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

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.

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 Boslhevik Russian soldier is seen with a Mauser deriviant.

Mosin Nagant carbine

The Russian Imperial Soldiers are seen with Mosin Nagant carbines with attached bayonets during the infamous "bloody sunday" incident.

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Mosin Nagant Model 1907 Carbine. This model was produced until at least 1917 in small numbers. This carbine was designed for cavalry, engineers, signalers, and artillerymen. - 7.62x54mm R

Vickers Machine gun

The revolutionaries are seen armed with Vickers machine guns.

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Vickers gun with ribbed water jacket - .303 British

German Maxim Machine gun (probably)

In the same scene, the revolutionaries unveil what appears to be a German Maxim machine gun. (possibly a Russian Maxim)

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Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Nagant type revolver

A smaller Nagant type revolver is used to assassinate an Imperial Russian official. The gun could be a later copy of the Nagant due to certain differences between the above official Nagant and the movie version.

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Nagant M1895 Revolver with 3.3inch (85mm) barrel - 7.62x38N cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo). This version was produced in 1924-1932 and used by NKVD and customs service. Note the rounded front sight which was used before 1930s.

Unknown revolver #1

An unknown revolver is seen in the hands of an assassin of Rasputin.

Unknown revolver #2

A second unknown revolver is used by Prince Felix Yusupov, accomplish to the murder of Rasputin.

Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3

In the final scene, the Bolshevik captor of the Royal Family is seen with nickel finish S & W Schofield.

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Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with nickel finish - .45 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.