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The Water Diviner
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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 Gallipoli, 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:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Mauser C96
Major Hasan carries a Mauser C96 "Red 9" and is briefly seen shooting it. Later a Greek soldier captures it and is about to use it on Hasan himself.
MAS Mle. 1892
The leader of the Greek ambush party carries a Mle 1892 Revolver.
Rifles
Lee-Enfield No. 1 Mk. III
The Australians are seen with the contemporary Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III.
Mockup SMLE
The Commonwealth troops in Istanbul carry mockup Mk. IIIs. They are easily spotted due to the bolt handle being too far forward and the generally bulky appearance of the weapon.
Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk.I
In a brief shot, the anachronistic SMLE No.4 is shown during the Gallipoli battle.
Mauser Model 1903/30
The Turks are almost equipped with post-WWI updated Mauser 1903/30 Rifles, both during the Gallipoli battle flashback and later.
Mauser Model 1938
Some Turkish Model 1938 rifles can be seen among the Mausers.
Mauser Gewehr 1898
One of Major Hasan's (Yilmaz Erdogan) soldiers is armed with a Gewehr 1898 during the train scene.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
A Turkish soldier uses a Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine during the train ambush.
Berthier Mle. 1907/15 M16
One of the Greek soldiers uses a Berthier Mle 1907-16 during the train ambush.
Turkish Berthier Carbine
A Turkish Fusil Modèle 1916 Carabine is used by one of the Greek raiders during the train ambush.
Other bolt action rifles
The Greek raiding party all carry bolt action rifles of an unknown sort. Some are possibly a mockup SMLE Mk.III.
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.
Submachine Guns
Bergmann MP18
A Greek soldier is seen with a Bergmann MP18 during the train ambush.
Machine Guns
Maxim MG 08
The Turkish and later Greek soldiers are armed with a Maxim MG08 fitted with a Z.F.12 scope mounted on a 'sledge' mount.
Other
Jam Tin Grenade
A Jam Tin Grenade is installed as a booby trap in No Man's Land.
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.