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==Winchester Model 1895== | ==Winchester Model 1895== | ||
Drover ([[Hugh Jackman]]) 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|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. | ||
[[Image:WinchesterModel1895Carbine.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:WinchesterModel1895Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|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 government. This is a new manufactured version of this classic rifle.]] | ||
After speaking with the film's armourer (John Bowring), I can confirm that both Winchester Model 1895 carbines were chambered in .303 British. [Peter Collins] | After speaking with the film's armourer (John Bowring), I can confirm that both Winchester Model 1895 carbines were chambered in .303 British. [Peter Collins] | ||
[[Image:Aus1895.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Winchester Model 1895]] is used by Magarri's cousin.]] | [[Image:Aus1895.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A [[Winchester Model 1895]] is used by Magarri's cousin.]] | ||
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==Single Action Army== | ==Single Action Army== | ||
Lesley "King" Carney ([[Bryan Brown]]) carries a [[Single Action Army]] revolver throughout the film. | Lesley "King" Carney ([[Bryan Brown]]) carries a [[Single Action Army]] revolver throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Single Action Army]] | ||
[[Image:Auscolt2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Single Action Army in Carney's holster.]] | [[Image:Auscolt2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Single Action Army in Carney's holster.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
An Australian policeman draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] and shoots a feral dog. | An Australian policeman draws his [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] and shoots a feral dog. | ||
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson M&P]] | ||
[[Image:Ausrev.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Australian policeman kills a feral dog.]] | [[Image:Ausrev.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An Australian policeman kills a feral dog.]] | ||
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==Nambu Type 14 Pistol== | ==Nambu Type 14 Pistol== | ||
A [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] is used by a Japanese officer. | A [[Nambu Type 14 Pistol]] is used by a Japanese officer. | ||
[[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb| | [[Image:NambuType14Pistol.jpg |thumb|300px|none|Nambu Type 14 8x22mm Nambu]] | ||
[[Image:Ausnambu.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese officer prepares the Nambu.]] | [[Image:Ausnambu.jpg|thumb|600px|none|A Japanese officer prepares the Nambu.]] | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 4 October 2014
The following firearms were used in the film Australia:
Winchester Model 1895
Drover (Hugh Jackman) carries a 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.
After speaking with the film's armourer (John Bowring), I can confirm that both Winchester Model 1895 carbines were chambered in .303 British. [Peter Collins]
Single Action Army
Lesley "King" Carney (Bryan Brown) carries a Single Action Army revolver throughout the film.
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.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
An Australian policeman draws his Smith & Wesson Model 10 and shoots a feral dog.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk. III*
Several Australian soldiers and various other characters use Lee-Enfield No.1 MkIII* rifles.
Lewis gun
An Australian soldier is briefly seen carrying a Lewis gun.
Nambu Type 14 Pistol
A Nambu Type 14 Pistol is used by a Japanese officer.
Arisaka Type 38
Japanese soldiers are armed with Arisaka Type 38s on Mission Island.
3.7"-Aircraft Gun
A disheveled Anti-Aircraft Gun can be seen after the bombing of Darwin.
