| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30622.003 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Wood |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Port Kembla |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Experimental .45 Owen Sub-machine Gun Third Model
Description
Experimental Owen Sub-machine Gun. This weapon has no markings. The action has the cocking handle and the magazine feed on the top necessitating offset sights to the right. The barrel is in .45 inch calibre, which is secured to the action by a spring loaded locking pin, and has a fluted knox form and a muzzle compensator. The butt is wood and the two pistol grips are made from brown 'plastic' compound. The barrel is made from a Martini Henry rifle barrel.
History / Summary
This is the third experimental model Owen gun.