| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Port Kembla |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30622.009 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Plastic, Wood |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 2: Aus Threat |
| Maker |
Lysaght's Port Kembla Works Pty Limited |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Port Kembla |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Owen Mk 1 Sub-machine Gun : Australian Army
Description
Owen Mk 1 Sub-machine Gun. The receiver body is stamped OWEN 9MM MK I 42 LYSAGHT P.K. AUSTRALIA PAT.PENDING. This weapon and magazine is green and yellow camouflage painted. The pistol grips are a black plastic compound and the butt is wood. A webbing sling is attached to this weapon.
History / Summary
This gun is a trials weapon and the first of its type to be camouflage painted for jungle warfare.