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'''The firearms used in the 2008 Australian film ''Australia'' include the following...'''
{{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}}
|name = ''Australia''
|picture = AussieP.jpg
|caption = ''US Theatrical Poster''
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States<BR>[[Image:AUS.jpg|25px]] Australia<BR>[[Image:UKD.jpg|25px]] UK
|director =  Baz Luhrmann
|date= 2008
|language = English<br>Aboriginal<br>Chinese<br>Japanese
|studio=Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation<br>ScreenWest<br>Ingenious Film Partners
|distributor=Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
|character1=Lady Sarah Ashley
|actor1=[[Nicole Kidman]]
|character2=Drover
|actor2=[[Hugh Jackman]]
|character3=Neil Fletcher
|actor3=[[David Wenham]]
|character4=Lesley 'King' Carney
|actor4=[[Bryan Brown]]
|character5=Magarri
|actor5=[[David Ngoombujarra]]
|character6=Captain Emmett Dutton
|actor6=[[Ben Mendelsohn]]
}}


[[Image:AussieP.jpg|thumb|right|250px| ''Australia'' (2008)]]
'''''Australia''''' is a 2008 adventure-drama romance film directed by [[Baz Luhrmann]], starring [[Nicole Kidman]] and [[Hugh Jackman]].


==[[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)#Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle|Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle]]==
In 1939, British noblewoman Lady Sarah Ashley ([[Nicole Kidman]]) arrives in Australia to take charge of a vast cattle ranch. There, she meets a rugged individual known only as "the Drover" ([[Hugh Jackman]]) who has been assigned to help her manage the ranch. Despite their very different upbringings and lives, the two forge a relationship against the backdrop of the rugged Australian wilderness and the coming storm of the Second World War.  
Seen in the hands of Australian soldiers and various other characters.
 
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British.  This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during the First World War, introduced in 1907 it has seen action throughout the 20th century.]]
{{Film Title}}
[[Image:3heroes.png|thumb|none|500px|The Dover, Maggari, and a bartender are armed with [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)#Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle|Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle]].]]
 
[[Image:assasin.png|thumb|none|500px|Fletcher aims his [[Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE)#Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle|Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifle]] at Nulah.]]
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=Handguns=
==Single Action Army==
Lesley "King" Carney ([[Bryan Brown]]) carries a [[Single Action Army]] revolver throughout the film.
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army - .45 Long Colt]]
[[Image:Auscolt2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Single Action Army in Carney's holster.]]
 
==Smith & Wesson Model 10==
An Australian policeman draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] and shoots a feral dog.
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson M&P - .38 Special]]
[[Image:Ausrev.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Australian policeman kills a feral dog.]]
 
==Nambu Type 14 ==
A [[Nambu Type 14]] is used by a Japanese officer.
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg‎ |thumb|300px|none|Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu]]
[[Image:Ausnambu.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese officer prepares the Nambu.]]
 
=Rifles=


==Winchester Model 1895==
==Winchester Model 1895==
Hugh Jackman's character carries a [[Winchester Model 1895|Winchester 1895]] lever action rifle in the carbine configuration. Since Australia is a member of the British Empire/Commonwealth and allied with Great Britain it's probably a safe bet that the carbine is in .303 British. Probably the most popular sporting caliber in many of the British Commonwealth nations for many decades.
Drover ([[Hugh Jackman]]) carries a [[Winchester Model 1895]] lever-action rifle in the carbine configuration. According to the film's armorer, John Bowring, the Model 1895s used in the film were chambered in .303 British, which was among the most popular sporting calibers in many of the British Commonwealth nations for many decades.
[[Image:WinchesterModel1895Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|620px|Winchester Model 1895 carbine .30 Cal - Commercial Version commonly used by the last remaining Cowboys.The Model 1895 carbine was carried by the old Arizona Rangers in 30/40 goverment. This is a new manufactured version of this classic rifle.]]
[[Image:WinchesterModel1895Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1895 carbine - .30 Caliber]]
[[Image:wincestor.png|thumb|none|620px|A [[Wincester Model 1895]] is used by one of the passengers.]]
[[Image:Aus1895.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Winchester Model 1895]] is used by Magarri's cousin.]]
[[Image:Aus18952.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Magarri ([[David Ngoombujarra]]) with the Winchester Model 1895.]]
[[Image:Aus18954.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:Aus18958.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
==Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*==
Several Australian soldiers and various other characters use [[Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*]] rifles.
[[Image:SMLE.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British]]
[[Image:Ausenfield.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:Auenfield2.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:Ausblank.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
[[Image:Ausenfield8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Neil Fletcher ([[David Wenham]]) aims his Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*.]]
[[Image:Ausenfield9.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]
 
==Alexander Henry 450 3" Double rifle==
Neil Fletcher ([[David Wenham]]) uses the butt of his double rifle to knock Lesley "King" Carney into the crocodile infested swamp waters.
[[Image:Aussidexside.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher readies his side by side rifle.]]
[[Image:Aussidexside2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher knocks Carney into the swamp waters with his rifle.]]
 
==Arisaka Type 38==
Japanese soldiers are armed with [[Arisaka Type 38]]s on Mission Island.
[[Image:Arisakat38.jpg|thumb|450px|none|Arisaka Type 38 rifle - 6.5x50mm]]
[[Image:Aus992.jpg|thumb|600px|none|Japanese troops with Arisaka Type 38s.]]
[[Image:Aus993.jpg|thumb|600px|none]]
[[Image:Aus994.jpg|thumb|600px|none]]


==Nambu Type 14 Pistol==
=Machine Guns=
A [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] is used by a Japanese soldier to kill Maggari.
==Lewis gun==
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg‎ |thumb|500px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]]
An Australian soldier is briefly seen carrying a [[Lewis Gun]].
[[Image:officer.png|thumb|500px|none|A Japanese officer clocks his [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]], preparing to kill Maggari.]]
[[Image:Lewis gun.JPG|thumb|none|450px|Lewis Gun - .303 British]]
[[Image:Auslewis.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Australian soldier on the left with a Lewis Gun.]]


==[[Arisaka Rifle#Arisaka Type 99|Arisaka Type 99]]==
=Other=
Various Japanese troops use these on Mission Island, equipped with flashlights.
=3.7"-Aircraft Gun=
[[Image:Arisaka-Type-99.jpg|thumb|400px|none|Arisaka Type 99 battle rifle - 7.7x58mm]]
A disheveled Anti-Aircraft Gun can be seen after the bombing of Darwin.
[[Image:japs.png|thumb|500px|none|Japanese troops take cover with Arisaka Type 99s.]]
[[Image:AusAAgun.jpg|thumb|none|600px]]


[[Category: Movie]]
[[Category: Movie]]
[[Category:War]]
[[Category:Romance]]
[[Category:Australian Produced/Filmed]]
[[Category:Baz Luhrmann]]

Latest revision as of 03:01, 25 March 2023


Australia
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US Theatrical Poster
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Directed by Baz Luhrmann
Release Date 2008
Language English
Aboriginal
Chinese
Japanese
Studio Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
ScreenWest
Ingenious Film Partners
Distributor Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
Main Cast
Character Actor
Lady Sarah Ashley Nicole Kidman
Drover Hugh Jackman
Neil Fletcher David Wenham
Lesley 'King' Carney Bryan Brown
Magarri David Ngoombujarra
Captain Emmett Dutton Ben Mendelsohn


Australia is a 2008 adventure-drama romance film directed by Baz Luhrmann, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.

In 1939, British noblewoman Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) arrives in Australia to take charge of a vast cattle ranch. There, she meets a rugged individual known only as "the Drover" (Hugh Jackman) who has been assigned to help her manage the ranch. Despite their very different upbringings and lives, the two forge a relationship against the backdrop of the rugged Australian wilderness and the coming storm of the Second World War.


The following weapons were used in the film Australia (2008):


Handguns

Single Action Army

Lesley "King" Carney (Bryan Brown) carries a Single Action Army revolver throughout the film.

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Single Action Army - .45 Long Colt
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The Single Action Army in Carney's holster.

Smith & Wesson Model 10

An Australian policeman draws his Smith & Wesson Model 10 and shoots a feral dog.

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Smith & Wesson M&P - .38 Special
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An Australian policeman kills a feral dog.

Nambu Type 14

A Nambu Type 14 is used by a Japanese officer.

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Nambu Type 14 - 8x22mm Nambu
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A Japanese officer prepares the Nambu.

Rifles

Winchester Model 1895

Drover (Hugh Jackman) carries a Winchester Model 1895 lever-action rifle in the carbine configuration. According to the film's armorer, John Bowring, the Model 1895s used in the film were chambered in .303 British, which was among the most popular sporting calibers in many of the British Commonwealth nations for many decades.

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Winchester Model 1895 carbine - .30 Caliber
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A Winchester Model 1895 is used by Magarri's cousin.
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Magarri (David Ngoombujarra) with the Winchester Model 1895.
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Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*

Several Australian soldiers and various other characters use Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* rifles.

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Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III* - .303 British
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Neil Fletcher (David Wenham) aims his Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk III*.
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Alexander Henry 450 3" Double rifle

Neil Fletcher (David Wenham) uses the butt of his double rifle to knock Lesley "King" Carney into the crocodile infested swamp waters.

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Fletcher readies his side by side rifle.
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Fletcher knocks Carney into the swamp waters with his rifle.

Arisaka Type 38

Japanese soldiers are armed with Arisaka Type 38s on Mission Island.

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Arisaka Type 38 rifle - 6.5x50mm
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Japanese troops with Arisaka Type 38s.
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Machine Guns

Lewis gun

An Australian soldier is briefly seen carrying a Lewis Gun.

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Lewis Gun - .303 British
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An Australian soldier on the left with a Lewis Gun.

Other

3.7"-Aircraft Gun

A disheveled Anti-Aircraft Gun can be seen after the bombing of Darwin.

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