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=Handgun=
=Handguns=
==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.
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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, which was probably the most popular sporting caliber in many of the British Commonwealth nations for many decades.
[[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.]]
[[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]
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==Alexander Henry 450 3" Double rifle==
==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.
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.]]
[[Image:Aussidexside.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher readies his Side by Side.]]
[[Image:Aussidexside2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher knocks Carney into the swamp waters with his Side by Side.]]
[[Image:Aussidexside2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Fletcher knocks Carney into the swamp waters with his Side by Side.]]

Revision as of 19:37, 7 March 2021


Australia
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US Theatrical Poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing United States
Error creating thumbnail: File missing Australia
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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 Dutto Ben Mendelsohn


The following firearms were used in the film Australia:



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
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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
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An Australian policeman kills a feral dog.

Nambu Type 14 Pistol

A Nambu Type 14 Pistol 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 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, which was probably the most popular sporting caliber in many of the British Commonwealth nations for many decades.

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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]

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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* rifle
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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.
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Fletcher knocks Carney into the swamp waters with his Side by Side.

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
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Australian soldier on the left with a Lewis gun

3.7"-Aircraft Gun

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

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