| Accession Number | REL/10226 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Physical description | Steel, Wood |
| Maker |
Small Arms Factory, Lithgow |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Orange |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Owen Mk 1 Bayonet
Description
Bayonet for Owen Sub Machine Gun. Fixed by a 17 mm muzzle ring and mortise slot with locking bolt which fix over the muzzle and sword bar. Single edged, deeply fullered on both sides. Markings: 'oa 3.45'.
History / Summary
The Owen submachine gun bayonet and scabbard was issued with the Owen submachine gun to Australian Army units during the Second World War.