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The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison (Kirk Douglas), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson.
The following weapons were used in the film The Man from Snowy River:
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Martini-Henry Mk. I
At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan), grabs a Martini-Henry rifle in an attempt to shoot the stallion leading the brumby mob.
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Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Stationhand Frew (Gus Mercurio) sleeps with, and brandishes a Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine on two occasions. This an anachronistic as the film is set in 1888.
Colt Model 1878
On one occasion, Spur (Kirk Douglas), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun.
