The Queen of Spades

The Queen of Spades (Pikovaya dama) Original Poster Country Russian Empire Directed by Yakov Protazanov Release Date 1916 Language Silent (Russian intertitles) Studio Yermolyev Studio Main Cast Character Actor Hermann Ivan Mozzhukhin Lizaveta Vera Orlova The Countess Yelizaveta Shebueva The Count Polikarp Pavlov Count of Saint-Germain Nikolai Panov The Countess as a young woman Tamara Duvan

The Queen of Spades (Russian: Пиковая дама; Pikovaya dama) is a 1916 Russian Empire silent movie, based on the short story by Alexander Pushkin.

The following weapons were used in the film The Queen of Spades:

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Percussion Dueling Pistol

Hermann (Ivan Mozzhukhin) threatens the Countess (Yelizaveta Shebueva) with the Percussion Dueling Pistol at the one point.

A pair of percussion dueling pistols by J & S. Hawken of St. Louis, MS, .66 caliber

Hermann draws the pistol.

Note the percussion barrel, ramrod position and octagonal barrel.

The pistol is aimed.

Note, that the hummer isn't cocked.

The ramrod and barrel's length can be seen.

Note the space between ramrod on barrel.

A good view of the pistol.

Hermann tucks the pistol to his belt. Note the grip with lanyard ring (pointed by the red arrow).

Cavalry Carbine

Two like small cavalry carbines of mid 19th century is seen hanged on the wall at the Narumov's house.

For comparison: Russian M1849 percussion cap cavalry carbine

Three long guns can be seen among numerous daggers, sabers and other cold weapons. Guns at the left and right look like small cavalry carbines of mid 19th century.

Berdanka

The Berdanka is seen hanged on the wall at the Narumov's house.

Berdanka bolt action shotgun - 28 Gauge

Three long guns can be seen among numerous daggers, sabers and other cold weapons. The gun in center is a typical hunting gun, like Berdanka shotgun. Note the barrel band.