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The Rider Named Death
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The Rider Named Death (original title Vsadnik po imeni Smert) is a 2004 Russian drama movie directed by Karen Shakhnazarov and based on memoirs and novels by Boris Savinkov, Russian revolutionary terrorist of early XX century. The story takes place in Moscow in 1905-06. Georges (Andrey Panin), the leader of the terrorist group, is obsessed with the idea of assassination of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich, the uncle of Russian Emperor Nicholas II. The film is the second screen adaptation of Savinkov's works after 1991 movie Ischadye ada.
The following weapons were used in the film The Rider Named Death:
Nagant M1895
Nagant M1895 revolvers are seen in hands of various characters, including terrorists, Russian army officers and police.
Short Barreled Nagant M1895
A version of Nagant M1895 revolver with 3.3 inch barrel is used by Georges (Andrey Panin) and Fyodor (Rostislav Bershauer). In reality this version was produced only in 1920s-30s.
FN Model 1905
In the opening scene Zinaida Rogoznikova (Anna Gorshkova) uses a pocket pistol to assassinate the minister of police. The pistol resembles FN Model 1905 though it is seen blurry.
Mosin Nagant M1891/30
Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifles, standing for original M1891s, are carried by Russian soldiers.
