The Proposition is a 2005 crime drama set in late nineteenth century Australia. In an attempt to civilize the land, Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone) proposes to Charlie Burns (Guy Pearce) that if he can find and kill his brother Arthur (Danny Huston), oldest and leader of the Burns Brothers gang, in nine days, he will save his younger brother Mikey (Richard Wilson) from being hanged on Christmas Day.
The following firearms were used in the film The Proposition:
Smith & Wesson New Model 3
Smith & Wesson New Model 3
Charlie Burns (
Guy Pearce) aims his Smith & Wesson New Model 3.
Colt 1851 Navy (Richards-Mason Conversion)
Colt 1851 Navy (Richards-Mason Conversion)
Arthur Burns (
Danny Huston) aims his Colt 1851 Navy (with a Richards-Mason cartridge conversion).
Two-Bob (
Tom E. Lewis) is also armed with a cartridge converted Colt 1851 Navy.
Colt 1878 Double Action Army
Captain Stanley (
Ray Winstone) aims his Nickel Colt 4.75" 1878 Double Action "Quick Draw" with full length ejector rod
Martini-Henry Rifle
Martini-Henry Mk 1 (1871-1876)
Charlie takes cover from Captain Stanley's posse with a Martini-Henry.
Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy"
Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" - .44 RF.
Charlie rides with his Winchester 1866 "Yellow Boy" in a saddle holster.