White Sun of the Desert (Beloye solntse pustyni)

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White Sun of the Desert (1969)

White Sun of the Desert (Beloye solntse pustyni) is a 1969 classic Russian "Eastern" film by Vladimir Motyl, one of the most popular Russian films of all time. The setting is the east shore of the Caspian Sea where the Red Army soldier Fyodor Sukhov (Anatoly Kuznetsov) fight against the gang of outlaws lead by Abdullah (Kakhi Kavsadze).

The following weapons are seen in the movie White Sun of the Desert:

Nagant M1895

The Nagant M1895 is personal weapon of main character, Fyodor Sukhov. This weapon was handed to him by his commander as award, so Sukhov appreciates his revolver and use it in most firefight scenes. Several Abdullah's men also use Nagant revolvers.

Nagant M1895 Pistol - 7.62x38N cartridge (aka 7.62 Nagant ammo).

Sukhov with his Nagant, wounded in shoulder.

Semyon, Abdullah's second-in-command, with two Nagants. Note japanese katana at his side.

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Another view on Semyon's Nagants.

One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with Nagant M1895 in one hand and Smith & Wesson Russian Model in other.

Smith & Wesson Russian Model

The Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model is used by several Abdullah's men. These are Russian-made Smith & Wesson's that looks a little different.

Smith & Wesson No.3 Russian Model - .44 Russian.

One of the Abdullah's men hit with lasso. He is armed with Nagant M1895 in one hand and Smith & Wesson Russian Model in other.

Mauser C96

Mauser C96 is personal weapon of Abdullah and several of his men. Sukhov also use Mauser C96 during firefight on the shore, knocking out the weapon from hand of Ibraghim, commander of small group sent to capture Sukhov.