Restless Youth (Trevozhnaya molodost)

Original Theatrical Poster

Country	USSR
Directed by	Aleksandr Alov Vladimir Naumov
Release Date	1955
Language	Russian
Studio	Kiev Film Studios

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Vasiliy Mandzhura	Aleksandr Susnin
Vasiliy Mandzhura in childhood	Leonid Tsyplyakov
Petro Maremukha	Mikhail Kramar
Petro Maremukha in childhood	Oles Rudkovskiy
Galya Kushnir	Tamara Loginova
Galya Kushnir in childhood	Svetlana Velichko
Kot'ka Grigorenko	Nikolai Rybnikov
Kot'ka Grigorenko in childhood	Orest Kirst
Timofey Sergushin	Nikolay Kryuchkov
Nikita Kolomeyets	Grigoriy Gai

Restless Youth (Trevozhnaya molodost) is a Soviet 1955 (filmed 1954) B&W historical drama movie directed by Aleksandr Alov and Vladimir Naumov and based on the trilogy of novels "Staraya krepost" ("The Old Fortress") by Vladimir Belyaev. The movie depicts the fate of several kids, then young men and women who live in the town of Kamenets-Podolskyi in Western Ukraine during and after the Russian Civil war.

This movie is the second screen adaptation of Belyaev's novels, preceded by 1938 movie and followed by 1973 TV series (both entitled "Staraya krepost", like the trilogy).

Revolvers

Nagant M1895

During the scene of the Civil war a Nagant M1895 revolver is seen in hands of a Haidamak (a soldier of Ukrainian National Army). Chekist Nikita Kolomeyets (Grigoriy Gai) holds a Nagant in the scene, set a decade later.

Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38R Nagant. Note the angular front sight which was used from 1930s.

A Haidamak in center holds a Nagant.

Kolomeyets holds a Nagant in center.

Smith & Wesson Victory Model

A Smith & Wesson Victory Model revolver (standing for original M&P) is used by Ukrainian Sotnik (Capt.) Zenon Pecheritsa (Yuri Lavrov). This gun is supposedly the same prop that appeared in several other productions of Dovzhenko (Kiev) Film Studios in following decades.

Smith & Wesson Victory Model with 5" barrel. This is a British "Lend Lease" version chambered in .38 S&W

Pecheritsa fires at Commissar Sergushin.

Pecheritsa holds a revolver.

Glisenti M1874

A Glisenti M1874 revolver is seen in several scenes throughout the movie. Initially it is seen during the events of Civil war when Nikita Kolomeyets (Grigoriy Gai) gives the revolver to wounded Commissar Timofey Sergushin (Nikolay Kryuchkov). Then the Glisenti is stolen by a boy Kot'ka Grigorenko (Orest Kirst). A decade later Grigorenko (Nikolai Rybnikov) uses the revolver when he illegally crosses Soviet border. After his arrest the revolver returns to Kolomeyets who identifies his old gun. In the movie the revolver is called "Wobley-Scott" (an incorrect pronunciation of "Webley & Scott"). This prop is most likely the same that is seen in several other Dovzhenko (Kiev) Film Studios productions, like Zigmund Kolosovskiy and Zelyonyy Furgon.

Glisenti M1874 revolver - 10.35x20 mm

Kolomeyets hands the revolver to wounded Sergushin.

The revolver is seen next to Sergushin's head.

Kot'ka Grigorenko fires the stolen revolver at

Grownup Grigorenko holds the revolver when he crosses the border.

Grigorenko fires.

Grigorenko and Kolomeyets grapple for the revolver.

Kolomeyets gets the revolver and fires it.

The revolver on Kolomeyets' table.

Kolomeyets shows the revolver to Vasiliy Mandzhura (Aleksandr Susnin).

Colt Single Action Army

A Colt Single Action Army revolver with pearl/ivory grips is seen in hands of a Haidamak. Note: see talk page for additional materials that help the proper identification.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 7.5" barrel known as the "Cavalry" model with nickel finish and ivory grips - .45 Long Colt

A Haidamak breaks a showcase with a grip of his revolver.

Another view of the scene.

The same character (at the left) carries the revolver tucked in his belt. The white grips (possibly mother of pearl or even ivory) can be seen.

Smith & Wesson New Model No.3

Top break revolvers that are possibly a Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 or one of its European clones are seen in several scenes (probably it is the same prop reused).

Smith & Wesson New Model No.3 with 5 inch barrel

A revolver in hands of a Haidamak is seen in center.

Another view of the gun.

An Ukrainian Army officer draws a revolver in the scene in theatre.

The officer holds his revolver. Note that he carries his sidearm in Nagant holster.

Another view of the scene.

Lefaucheux Revolver

A Haidamak holds a Lefaucheux Revolver. The exact model is unclear.

For comparison: Lefaucheux Model 1858 - 12mm Pinfire.

Two Haidamaks assault a woman. The one at the left holds a Lefaucheux revolver that lacks its extractor rod. Note that this man carries a Nagant holster.

Pistols

Mauser C96 (mockup)

An Ukrainian Sotnik (Aleksandr Khvylya) carries a Mauser C96 in holster. The outlook of the grip allows to make a guess that this is a mere wooden mockup.

C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser fitted with holster/stock combo - 7.63x25mm Mauser

The gun seems to be a mockup.

Rifles

Mosin Nagant M1891

Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles are used by Nikita Kolomeyets (Grigoriy Gai) and by Haidamaks during the events of the Civil war, and by Soviet border guards and Komsomol volunteers, notably Vasiliy Mandzhura (Aleksandr Susnin) and Petro Maremukha (Mikhail Kramar).

Full-length, Imperial Russian Mosin Nagant M1891 - 7.62x54mm R

Kolomeyets carries an M91 rifle.

A close view of the barrel of Kolomeyets' rifle.

Kolomeyets' rifle is seen when he leans over wounded Sergushin.

Haidamaks fire at escaping Kolomeyets. The man in peaked cap holds an M91 Infantry rifle while the man in fur hat is armed with an M91/30 (or possibly M91 Dragoon).

Soviet border guards arrest a group of smugglers.

Komsomol volunteers with rifles.

A close view of the barrel of Petro Maremukha's rifle.

Maremukha fires at a saboteur, eyes closed.

Vasiliy Mandzhura (at the right) holds a rifle.

Mosin Nagant M1891/30

At least one of the Haidamaks is armed with a Mosin Nagant M1891/30 (or possibly M91 Dragoon).

Full-length, Soviet Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mm R

One of the Haidamaks holds an M91/30 rifle.

Haidamaks fire at escaping Kolomeyets. The man in peaked cap holds an M91 Infantry rifle while the man in fur hat is armed with an M91/30 (or possibly M91 Dragoon).

Karabinek wz. 1929

Some Red soldiers carry Mauser rifles. These rifles are of carbine length and have straight bolt handles. Polish Karabinek wz. 1929 seems to be a decent guess for some of them.