Shadows Disappear at Noon
(Teni ischezayut v polden)

DVD Cover for Ep.1-2

Country	USSR
Directed by	Vladimir Krasnopolskiy Valeriy Uskov
Release Date	1972
Language	Russian
Studio	Mosfilm

Main Cast
Character	Actor
Zakhar Zakharovich Bolshakov	Pyotr Velyaminov
Marya Voronova	Nina Ruslanova
Konstantin Andreevich Zhukov alias Ustin Akimovich Morozov	Sergey Yakovlev
Seraphima Arkadyevna Klychkova alias Pisimeya Makarovna Morozova	Aleksandra Zavyalova
Taras alias Ilya Yurgin	Boris Novikov
Frol Petrovich Kurganov	Valeri Gatayev
Stesha Kurganova	Eleonora Shashkova
Anisim Shatrov	Lev Polyakov
Klavdiya Nikulina	Galina Polskikh
Fyodor Morozov	Gennadi Korolkov

Shadows Disappear at Noon (Teni ischezayut v polden) is a Soviet 1972 (filmed in 1970-71) seven-part mini series directed by Vladimir Krasnopolskiy and Valeriy Uskov and based on the same title novel by Anatoliy Ivanov. It depicts the life and fate of several generations of fellow villagers from the Siberian village of Zelyony Dol in 1916-1950s.

The following weapons were used in the film Shadows Disappear at Noon (Teni ischezayut v polden):

Revolvers

Nagant M1895

Short-barreled Nagant revolver

In Ep.1 a merchant Andrey Vasilyevich Zhukov (Pyotr Dolzhanov) owns a short-barreled version of Nagant M1895 revolver. Later this revolver is seen in hands of village miller Anisim Shatrov (Lev Polyakov), a rich peasant Filipp Menshikov (Sergey Polezhaev), and at last it is used by Zhukov's son Konstantin Zhukov (Sergey Yakovlev) who hides under false name Ustin Morozov (and appears in following episodes under the new name). This gun is anachronistic for 1916-1920 as it appeared only in 1927.

Nagant M1895 Revolver with 3.3" barrel - 7.62x38R Nagant

Andrey Zhukov draws his pocket revolver.

Shatrov disarms Zhukov...

...and fires the revolver in air.

Menshikov gives the revolver to Konstantin Zhukov.

Zhukov examines his father's gun.

Zhukov holds the revolver during the attack of Red soldiers on brigands camp.

Menshikov takes the revolver from Zhukov.

In Ep.7, many years later, Ustin Morozov takes out the revolver, hidden in the cellar.

Standard Nagant revolver

During the events of Russian revolution and civil war (Ep.1) standard Nagant M1895 revolvers are used by Bolshevik Viktor Andreevitch (Viktor Shulgin), Red partisans Frol Kurganov (Valeri Gatayev) and Zakhar Bolshakov (Pyotr Velyaminov), and White officers.

Nagant M1895 Revolver - 7.62x38R Nagant

Viktor Andreevich carries a Nagant in holster during the revolutionary events.

Kurganov carries several Nagants, taken from White officers.

He gives one of the revolvers to Bolshakov.

Another view of Kurganov with Nagants.

Pistols

Mauser C96

During the events of Russian revolution and civil war (Ep.1) Mauser C96 pistols are used by both Reds and Whites, including Frol Kurganov (Valeri Gatayev), Red Commissar (Konstantin Berdikov ), Filipp Menshikov (Sergey Polezhaev), Taras (Boris Novikov) and several brigands.

Pre-War dated Mauser C96 "Broomhandle" Commercial Version - 7.63x25mm Mauser

A brigand (Anatoli Sobolev) executes captured Reds.

Filipp Menshikov with Mauser.

A brigand (Aleksey Bakhar) fires at attacking Reds.

Filipp Menshikov fires his Mauser. The slide is seen cycling.

Taras takes a Mauser from slain brigand.

Taras fires.

Frol Kurganov (at the right) carries a Mauser in holster and Mosin Nagant M1891 and Winchester Model 1895 rifles.

Commissar carries a Mauser in holster.

Unique Model 10

Seraphima Klychkova (Aleksandra Zavyalova) owns a pocket pistol of FN Model 1905 family. The general outlook is similar to French Unique Model 10.

A version of Unique Model 10, produced in France for export by Lepco Fire-Arms - .25 ACP. This version looks most similar to the screen gun.

Seraphima raises her pistol on Konstantin Zhukov.

A closeup of the pistol.

Steyr M1912

What appears to be a Steyr M1912 is partially seen in holster, carried by Bolshevik Philemon Kolesnikov (Anatoliy Solovyov) in Ep.1.

Steyr Hahn Model 1912 - 9x23mm Steyr

The shape of the grip matches Steyr 1912.

Luger P08

In Ep.4, set during WW2, Ustin Morozov (Sergey Yakovlev) and Demid Menshikov (Roman Filippov) who turned collaborators, serving to Nazi Germany, use Luger P08 pistols.

Luger P08 - 9x19mm

Ustin Morozov (again having his name changed, now to Sidor Fomichyov) fires a Luger.

Menshikov, NCO of German Hilfspolizei, threatens Morozov with his pistol.

Another view of the scene.

Morozov draws his Luger in response.

Rifles

Mosin Nagant M1891

In Ep.1 Mosin Nagant M1891 rifles are widely used during the events of Russian revolution and civil war by Reds, Whites and brigands, notably Marya Voronova (Nina Ruslanova), Filipp Menshikov (Sergey Polezhaev), Demid Menshikov (Roman Filippov), and Antip Nikulin (Evgeniy Shutov).

Mosin Nagant M1891 Infantry Rifle - 7.62x54mm R

Revolutionary workers hold M91 rifles.

Menshikov carries M91 rifle during the crossing of the swamp. In previous scene he is armed with M91/30 rifle (see below).

Red partisan Antip Nikulin holds his IZh-17 shotgun and an M91 rifle, captured from White soldiers.

Marya Voronova carries M91 rifle when she commands the partisans unit.

Partisans in action (Mikhail Kalinkin at the right).

Marya Voronova in action.

Frol Kurganov, disguised as a White soldier, carries captured rifles and Nagant M1895 revolvers.

Demid Menshikov (Roman Filippov) takes M91 rifle in Bolshakov's house.

Mosin Nagant M1891/30

Mosin Nagant M1891/30 rifles, standing for original M91s, are also seen, notably used by Zakhar Bolshakov (Pyotr Velyaminov) and Filipp Menshikov (Sergey Polezhaev).

Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mm R

Red partisans of Zelyony Dol get M91/30 rifles.

Another view of the same scene.

Zakhar Bolshakov (at the left) carries an M91/30 rifle while commanding the partisans unit.

Filipp Menshikov aims his rifle at his henchman Matveyka (Igor Surovtsev), suspecting him to be a traitor. In the following scene Menshikov's rifle switches to original M91.

Zakhar Bolshakov with his M91/30 (or maybe original M91) rifle in action.

Mosin Nagant "Obrez"

"Obrez" sawed-off Mosin Nagant rifles are used by several brigands of Filipp Menshikov's band, notably Matveyka (Igor Surovtsev).

Sawn-off Mosin Nagant M1891/30 - 7.62x54mm R. In Russian such weapon is called "obrez" which means "cut". It was mostly used by criminals and rebels.

Brigands fire their "obrez" guns.

Matveyka (at the right) with "obrez".

A close view of Matveyka's "obrez".

Winchester Model 1895

Some Red partisans, including Frol Kurganov (Valeri Gatayev), and brigands carry Winchester Model 1895 rifles in Ep.1.

A Russian contract Model 1895 in 7.62x54 Russian. Note the loading bridge over the reciever

A partisan gets a Winchester.

Another partisan (at the left) holds a Winchester.

Frol Kurganov gets acquainted with the Winchester.

Kurganov carries his Winchester.

A brigand (Oleg Savosin) executes captured Reds.

A closer view of his Winchester.

Mauser Karabiner 98k

In Ep.4 German soldiers, escorting Fyodor Morozov, are armed with Karabiner 98k rifles.

Karabiner 98k - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Shotguns

IZh-17

An anachronistic IZh-17 single barreled shotgun is used by Red partisans Antip Nikulin (Evgeniy Shutov) and Andron Ovchinnikov (Ivan Ryzhov) in Ep.1. Shotguns of early 20th century have roughly similar outlook.