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The Water Diviner

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The Water Diviner (2014)

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.

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Mauser C96 "Red 9" Version for the German Army - 9x19mm. This model is World War One dated.

Mle 1892 revolver

The leader of the Greek ambush party carries a Mle 1892 Revolver.

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Modele d’Ordonnance Mle 1892 Revolver - 8 x 27mm SR

Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III*

The Australians are seen with the contemporary Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III.

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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.

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.

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Note the bolt handle's incorrect position on the weapon on the left. The magazine also seems to be too large compared to the Mk.III further indicating a mockup.
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Note the overall incorrect appearance of the weapon on the right.

Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I

In a brief shot the anochronistic SMLE No.4 is shown during the Gallipolli battle.

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Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I - .303 British. This was the main battle rifle of British and Commonwealth forces during World War Two, however, it was supplemented heavily with the older Lee Enfield No.1 MK.III. First placed in service with the British military in 1941.

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.

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Mauser Gewehr 1898 - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine

A Turkish soldier uses a Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine during the train ambush.

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Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser

Turkish Mauser

The Turkish mauser 1903 is seen by at least one Turkish soldier.

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Turkish Mauser 1903 - 7.65x53mm Mauser

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.

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Berthier Mle 1907-16 Rifle - 8mm Lebel

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.

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Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser

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.

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Bergmann MP18 Sub Machine Gun with 32 round Drum - 9x19mm