| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30622.005 |
| 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 .38 Owen Sub-machine Gun Fourth Model
Description
Experimental Owen sub-machine gun fourth model. The trigger assembly is stamped OWEN .38 LYSAGHT P.K. PATENT PENDING 4. The action and barrel are similar to the third model with the cocking handle and magazine slot on the top of the action. The calibre is .38 inch. The butt is wood and has Lee-Enfield sling swivels attached to the left side and front pistol grip. A web sling is attached to the swivels. The two pistol grips are made from a brown 'plastic' compound. The sights are offset to the right.
History / Summary
This weapon is the fourth type of experimental Owen gun and it is believed that four of this model were made for experimental trials at the Lysachts factory in .38 calibre. Two of them are in the Memorial's collection. The other is RELAWM30266.004