| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30622.002 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Wood |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Port Kembla |
| Date made | 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Experimental .32 Owen Sub-machine Gun Second Model
Description
Experimental Owen Sub-machine Gun. It has a wooden butt and pistol grip but the foregrip is a dark red plastic screwed to the barrel. The .32 calibre barrel with its muzzle compensator is held in place by a spring clip on the underside of the action body although there is a provision for it be held in place with a threaded sleeve. The magazine, which takes 30 rounds, is mounted on the left side of the receiver and is angled towards the rear. The butt and trigger mechanism can be released by a spring clip on the right side of the action body.
History / Summary
This gun is the second experimental model Owen and is the original made at the Lysaght's factory.