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==Mauser C96==
==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.
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.
[[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" Version for the German Army - 9x19mm.  This model is World War One dated.]]
[[Image:C96MauserRed9.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Mauser C96 "Red 9" - 9x19mm.  This model is World War One dated.]]
[[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hasan firing during the train ambush.]]  
[[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (2).jpg|thumb|none|600px|Hasan firing during the train ambush.]]  
[[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Greek soldier gloatingly loads Hasan's C96 in front of him as he prepares to execute Hasan. The cartridges appear to be 9mm Parabellum instead of the bottlenecked 7.63mm Mauser]]
[[File:TheWaterDivinerC96 (1).jpg|thumb|none|600px|A Greek soldier gloatingly loads Hasan's C96 in front of him as he prepares to execute Hasan. The cartridges appear to be 9mm Parabellum instead of the bottlenecked 7.63mm Mauser]]

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The Water Diviner
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Original Movie poster
Country Error creating thumbnail: File missing Australia
Directed by Russell Crowe
Release Date December 26, 2014
Language English
Turkish
Greek
Studio RatPac Entertainment
Seven Network Australia
Distributor Entertainment One Films (Australia)
Universal Pictures Australia (Australia)
Warner Bros. Pictures (United States)
Main Cast
Character Actor
Joshua Connor Russell Crowe
Ayshe Olga Kurylenko
Lt-Col Cyril Hughes Jai Courtney
Natalia Isabel Lucas
Father McIntyre Damon Herriman
Colonel Demergelis Robert Mammone


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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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.

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Mauser C96 "Red 9" - 9x19mm. This model is World War One dated.
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Hasan firing during the train ambush.
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A Greek soldier gloatingly loads Hasan's C96 in front of him as he prepares to execute Hasan. The cartridges appear to be 9mm Parabellum instead of the bottlenecked 7.63mm Mauser

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
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Rifles

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
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Lee-Enfield No.1 Mk.III* - .303 British
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Sergeant Jemal (Cem Yilmaz) inspects a boobytrap SMLE left behind by the Anzac after they retreated from Gallipolli. The striking magazine cut-off is visible.
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The Connor brothers in action at Gallipolli with their Mk.III's in a flashback.
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An Anzac soldier shooting Turkish wounded after capturing a trench.
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Sgt. Tucker (Christopher Sommers) and Lt.Col Cyril Hughes (Jai Courtney)
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Mockup SMLE

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 appearance 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 anachronistic 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.
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The protruding barrel gives away that it is a No.4 as opposed to the historically correct Mk.III.

Mauser M1903/30

The Turks are almost equipped with post-WWI updated Mauser 1903/30 Rifles, both during the Gallipolli battle flashback and later.

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Turkish Mauser 1903/30 - 7.92x57mm
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Turkish soldiers preparing to assault at Gallipolli. Note the M1903 large stripper clip bridges and the notch, for 7.92x57mm rounds, on top the receiver.
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The soldiers discovers the Anzac soldiers have already departed with the trenches now standing empty. The bayonets seem to be correct M1890 sword bayonets.
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Major Hasan's soldiers uncover their rifles during the train ride.
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Two Turkish Mauser aimed by soldiers on the train. Note the different types of stripper clip bridges.

Mauser Model 1938

Some Turkish Model 1938 rifles can be seen among the Mausers.

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Turkish Mauser Model 1938 - 7.92x57mm ("8mm Mauser")
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The soldier in center readies his Mauser. Note the smaller stripper clip bridges and the lack of the notch.

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
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Note the distinct rear sight.

Mauser Karabiner 98AZ

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

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Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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Note the hooded sight and the stacking hook just underneath the muzzle.

Berthier Mle 1907-16

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
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Turkish Berthier Carbine

A Turkish Fusil Modèle 1916 Carabine is used by one of the Greek raiders during the train ambush.

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Berthier Model 1916 Carabine. This model differs some from the Turkish version but is essentially the same
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Sergeant Jemal threatened by the Greek carrying a carbine. (hardcoded subtitles)
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Front sight of carbine
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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.

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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.

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Submachine Guns

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
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The soldier mows down some Turks inside the wagon.

Machine Guns

Maxim MG08

The Turkish and later Greek soldiers are armed with a Maxim MG08 fitted with a Z.F.12 scope mounted on a 'sledge' mount.

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Maxim MG08 on 'sledge' mount - 7.92x57mm Mauser
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The Maxim used during the Gallipolli battle.
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Used again at the train ambush by Greek soldiers. This is most likely the same MG as used in the Gallipolli scene.

Other

Jam Tin Grenade

A Jam Tin Grenade is installed as a booby trap in No Man's Land.

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Improvise "Jam Tin Grenade"
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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.

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Note the exposed hammers.
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Civilian on the left with what looks like a single barrel shotgun. (subtitles are hardcoded)
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