| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30622.007 |
| 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 9mm Mk1 Owen Sub-machine Gun Fifth Model
Description
Experimental 9mm MkI Owen Sub-machine Gun fifth model. Trigger box stamped 9mm. OWEN LYSAGHT P.K. PATENT PENDING 1. The action is similar to the .38 calibre fourth model with the long body and barrel. It has also the same style of wooden butt and brown plastic compound pistol grips. Lee-Enfield sling swivels are attached to the left side of the butt and front pistol grip. A webbing sling is fitted to this weapon.
History / Summary
This experimental fifth model gun was to become the first of the Mk 1 Model Owen guns to be made at the Lysaght's factory at Port Kembla.