The End of the Emperor of the Taiga (Konets imperatora taygi)

The End of the Emperor of the Taiga (Konets imperatora taygi) is a Soviet 1978 action movie directed by Vladimir Sarukhanov. The story takes place in mid-1920s in Khakassia, a region in south Siberia. It is based on real events, and the main characters of the movie are real people: Ivan Solovyov, the leader of anti-Soviet guerrilla warfare in Khakassia, and Arkady Golikov (later known as writer Arkady Gaidar), 18-years-old commander of Red Army special detachment.
The following weapons are seen in the movie The End of the Emperor of the Taiga (Konets imperatora taygi):
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=Revolvers=
== Nagant 1895 ==
Nagant M1895 revolvers are carried by most Red Army commanders, including Arkady Golikov (Andrei Rostotsky), and several Solovyov's commanders. All Nagants in the movie are of post-1930 model.
== Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model ==
In one scene a Solovyov's man is seen with a Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model revolver.
=Pistols=
== Luger P08 ==
A Luger P08 is Ivan Solovyov's (Ivan Krasko) personal handgun.
== Mauser C96 ==
Mauser C96 pistols are carried by Red Army commander Pavel Nikitin (German Kachin), Solovyov's bodyguard Akhmai (Nartai Begalin) and several other characters. Ivan Solovyov (Ivan Krasko) carries a Mauser in the final scene but never fires it.
== Mauser Model 1910 Pocket Pistol ==
In the final scene Solovyov's chief of staff, former White Army officer (uncredited) is seen with a pocket pistol that is supposed to be a Mauser Model 1910.
= Rifles =
== Mosin Nagant M1938 Carbine ==
Anachronistic Mosin Nagant M1938 Carbines are used by both Red Army cavalrymen and Solovyov's men.
== Mosin Nagant M1907 Carbine ==
Mosin Nagant M1907 Carbines are briefly seen in one scene.
thumb|none|400px|Mosin Nagant Model 1907 Carbine - 7.62x54mm R
== Lee-Enfield Mk.1 Carbine ==
Some of Solovyov's men also carry short rifles that appear to be pre-SMLE Lee-Enfield Mk.1 Carbines.
== Mosin Nagant "obrez" ==
Sawn-off "obrez" are used by Solovyov's men and villagers. In one scene the process of making an "obrez" is shown.
== Winchester Model 1895 ==
Winchester Model 1895 Russian contract rifles and carbines of several versions are seen in hands of Solovyov's guards. In the final scene Arkady Golikov (Andrei Rostotsky) uses a Winchester Model 1895 carbine. Long and short sporterized Winchesters were later used in Ne stavte Leshemu kapkany....
= Shotguns =
== Mosin Nagant/Frolov Bolt Action Shotgun ==
Evdokia Tikhonovna (Danuta Stolyarskaya) is seen with a bolt action shotgun in several scenes. The weapon is a so-called "frolovka", a conversion of Mosin Nagant Rifle in a hunting shotgun, designed by engineer Pyotr Frolov.
== Double Barreled Shotun ==
A double barreled shotgun is carried by Nastya (Svetlana Chebodayeva-Chaptykova).
= Machine Guns =
== Lewis ==
Lewis machine guns are used by both Red Army and Solovyov's men. A single movie prop is used in the movie. It is original Lewis but this particular gun has a makeshift barrel cover (supposedly it's a damaged piece that was very roughly repared on cinema factory). Later the same movie prop was used in Bread, Gold and the Nagant Revolver (Khleb, zoloto, nagan).
thumb|none|400px|Lewis Gun - .303 British
== Maxim M1910/30 ==
Maxim M1910/30 machine guns are used by both Red Army and Solovyov's men. A single movie prop is used in the movie. It is a post-1941 version with top hatch on cooling jacket.
= Hand Grenades =
== F-1 Hand Grenade ==
F-1 hand grenades are seen in hands of Arkady Golikov (Andrei Rostotsky) in several scenes but never used in action.
== Dummy Training Grenade ==
Dummy training stick grenades are used by various characters. They stand for RG-14 hand grenades.
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Category:Action Movie
Category:Soviet Produced