Hussar Ballad (Gusarskaya ballada)

Hussar Ballad (Gusarskaya ballada) Error creating thumbnail: File missing Original Theatrical Release Poster Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing USSR Directed by Eldar Ryazanov Release Date 1962 Language Russian Studio Mosfim Main Cast Character Actor Shura Azarova Larisa Golubkina Poruchik (Lt.) Rzhevsky Yuriy Yakovlev Ivan Nikolai Kryuchkov Field-Marshal Kutuzov Igor Ilyinsky Count Nurin Antoni Khodursky Capt. Pelymov Lev Polyakov Azarov, Shura's uncle Viktor Koltsov

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):

Percussion Cap Pistol

Percussion Cap Pistols, standing for more appropriated flintlock pistols, are seen in hands of various characters, including Shura Azarova and Rzhevsky.

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Russian M1848 Infantry soldier's percussion cap pistol - .71 caliber

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Poruchik Rzhevsky (Yuriy Yakovlev) carries a pistol tucked at his belt.

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Rzhevsky readies to the duel.

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Shura Azarova (Larisa Golubkina) (as Hussar cornet Aleksand Azarov) holds a pistol in the same scene.

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Capt. Pelymov (Lev Polyakov) carries a pistol.

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A French officer fires a pistol.

Flintlock Pistols

Flintlock Pistols are also seen though much less often.

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Russian Cavalry Pistol M1809 (reproduction) - .70 cal

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Ivan (Nikolai Kryuchkov), Shura's servant, fires a pistol at pursuing French cavalrymen.

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Count Nurin (Antoni Khodursky) carries a pistol tucked at his belt.

Flintlock Muskets

Russian and French soldiers are armed with flintlock muskets of several models. A few of it is the Charleville Muskets.

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Charleville Musket - .69 caliber

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Several muskets are seen at the left.

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Russian soldiers with muskets greet Field-Marshal Kutuzov.

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A French soldier carries a musket during the retreat of the Grande Armée through the Russian winter.

Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine

A Model 1777 Cavalry Carbine is constantly carried by Ivan (Nikolai Kryuchkov). Similar carbines are also used by Russian and French soldiers.

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French 1777 Cavalry Flintlock Carbine - .69 caliber

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A Cossack fires a carbine during the skirmish. A pile of muskets and pistols are seen next to him.

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Ivan carries a carbine.

Mauser-style Rifle

Some of French soldiers carry bolt action rifles, supposedly due to the shortage of authentic flintlock muskets. These rifles resemble some Mauser model, but it's hard to identify them for sure.

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A bolt action rifle is seen on top of a pile of muskets and pistols.

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A French soldier with a bolt action rifle, fitted with a prop bayonet, fights against the Russian Cossack.