| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/02955.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Ramp: Iroquois |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1943; 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Owen Mk 2/3 Sub-machine Gun : Australian Army
Description
Owen Mk 2/3 Sub-machine Gun. The open frame is marked Owen 9mm Mk 2/3 43 and FTR MA 52. It is complete with a magazine and sling. The metal parts are parkerised and the butt is wood.
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History / Summary
This weapon was manufactured in 1943 and refurbished at the Small Arms Factory at Lithgow in 1952 to fit a safety slide and bayonet lug.