The Man from Snowy River

The Man from Snowy River Theatrical Poster Country Australia Directed by George T. Miller Release Date 1982 Studio Edgley International Distributor Hoyts Distribution/20th Century Fox Main Cast Character Actor Jim Craig Tom Burlinson Jessica Harrison Sigrid Thornton Harrison/Spur Kirk Douglas Curly Chris Haywood Clancy Jack Thompson

The Man from Snowy River is a 1982 Australian Western drama film directed by George T. Miller. Based on the 1890 poem of the same name by Banjo Paterson (who appears in the film in a fictional portrayal), the film tells the story of Jim Craig (Tom Burlinson), who tries to prove his worth to live in the Snowy Mountains by working as a stationhand for Harrison (Kirk Douglas), and falls in love with Harrison's daughter, Jessica (Sigrid Thornton), culminating into a legendary chase to retrieve Harrison's prize colt who had ran off with a mob of brumbies. The film also stars Chris Haywood, Jack Thompson, Lorraine Bayly, Terrence Donovan, and David Bradshaw as Banjo Paterson.

The following weapons were used in the film The Man from Snowy River:

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Martini-Henry

At the beginning of the film, Jim's father, Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan), grabs a Martini-Henry rifle in an attempt to shoot the stallion leading the brumby mob.

Martini-Henry Mk. I (1871-1876) - .577-.450 caliber

Henry Craig (Terrence Donovan) grabs his Martini-Henry rifle.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Stationhand Frew (Gus Mercurio) sleeps with, and brandishes a Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine on two occasions.

Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.

Frew (Gus Mercurio) brandishes his Winchester Model 1892 after being woken.

Frew aims his Winchester Model 1892 after Curly (Chris Haywood) gets into a fight with Jim.

Colt Model 1878

On one occasion, Spur (Kirk Douglas), brandishes a Colt Model 1878 shotgun.

Colt Model 1878 - 12 gauge.

Spur brandishing his Colt Model 1878.