| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02950.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal, Plastic, Wood |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Ramp: Iroquois |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Port Kembla |
| Date made | 1943; 1951 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Owen Mk 2/3 Sub-machine Gun
Description
Owen MK2/3 sub-machine gun. The solid trigger box frame is marked on the right side MK2/3 OWEN 9MM MK I 42 (crossed out) LYSAGHT. PK. AUSTRALIA PAT PENDING and the serial number. The top rear of the receiver is stamped FTR over MA/51. The gun has been reconditioned with a safety slide, bayonet lug on the barrel and a Mk III wooden butt with trap. The metal parts and the pistol grips are painted black. This weapon is complete with a detachable 33 round box magazine and webbing sling.
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History / Summary
This gun was refurbished at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory in 1951. A new barrel with a bayonet lug, Mk III butt and a safety slide cover over the breech have been fitted.