| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/19009 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Plastic |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow, Australia: New South Wales, Port Kembla |
| Date made | 1943; 1950 |
| Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Period 1960-1969 Second World War, 1939-1945 Period 1940-1949 |
Owen Mk 2/3 Sub-machine Gun complete
Description
Owen Mk 2/3 Sub-machine Gun. The trigger box has two lightening cuts to each side. The Right side is stamped MK 2/3 OWEN 9MM. MKII(crossed out) 43 on the top rail and LYSAGHT PK. AUSTRALIA PAT. PENDING on the bottom rail. A letter 'C' in white paint is on the right side in front of the butt. The serial number is stamped on the top of the receiver over 10/50/F. This weapon is painted all over (including the magazine) in a khaki/green camouflage colour. The detachable butt is wood with plain sides. It has a new Mk 3 reinforced barrel with a bayonet lug as well as an external rotating sleeve safety device at the rear of the action.
History / Summary
This gun was refurbished in October 1950 at the Lithgow Small Arms factory.