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The Water Diviner
The Water Diviner is a 2014 Australian historical drama that marked the feature film directorial debut of Russell Crowe. The film's setting takes place in 1919, as Joshua Connor (portrayed by Crowe), an Australian farmer, begins a search for his three sons, all of whom went missing following the horrific battle at Gallipolli, Turkey in 1915. As the story progresses, Crowe gets involved with the Greek-Turkish War of 1919-1922. The film's cast also includes Olga Kurylenko, Jai Courtney, Cem Yilmaz and Yilmaz Erdogan.
The following weapons were used in the film The Water Diviner:
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Mauser C96
Major Hasan carries a C96 and is briefly seen shooting it. Later a Greek soldier captures it and is about to use it on Hasan himself.
Mle 1892 revolver
The leader of the Greek ambush party carries a Mle 1892 Revolver.
Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*
The Australians are seen with the contemporary Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III.
Mockup SMLE Mk.III
The Commonwealth troops in Istanbul carries mockup Mk.III's. They are easily spotted due to the bolt handle being too far forward and the generally bulky appearence of the weapon.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
In a brief shot the anochronistic SMLE No.4 is shown during the Gallipolli battle.
Mauser rifle
The Turks are equipped almost to a man with Mauser rifles, both during the Gallipolli battle flashback and later.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
One of Major Hasan's (Yilmaz Erdogan) soldiers is armed with a Gewehr 1898 during the train scene.
Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine
A Turkish soldier uses a Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine during the train ambush.
Turkish Mauser
The Turkish mauser 1903 is seen by at least one Turkish soldier.
Other bolt action rifles
The Greek raiding party all carry bolt action rifles of unknown sort. Some are possibly a mockup SMLE Mk.III.
Berthier Mle 1907-16 Rifle
One of the Greek soldiers uses a Berthier Mle 1907-16 during the train ambush.
Turkish Berthier Carbine
A Turkish Berthier Carbine is used by one of the Greek raiders during the train ambush.
Small caliber bolt action rifle
In a flashback Connor recalls his sons after a successful hunt. The eldest is carrying a small bolt action rifle.
Maxim MG08
The Turkish and later Greek soldiers are armed with a Maxim 08 mounted on a 'sledge' mount.
Single and Double barrelled shotgun
At least one Turkish civilian is armed with a double barrelled shotgun and another with what looks like a single barrel.
Bergmann MP18
A Greek soldier is seen with a Bergmann MP18 during the train ambush.