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[[File:Owen-gun 400.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Owen Mk I - 9x19mm. This is a later version of the Owen gun, featuring a non-finned lightened barrel, solid wood stock with lightening cuts (wood stocks without the lightening cuts also exist), and a trigger housing with lightening cuts. The yellow/green camouflage is applied in-factory.]] | [[File:Owen-gun 400.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Owen Mk I - 9x19mm. This is a later version of the Owen gun, featuring a non-finned lightened barrel, solid wood stock with lightening cuts (wood stocks without the lightening cuts also exist), and a trigger housing with lightening cuts. The yellow/green camouflage is applied in-factory.]] | ||
The '''Owen Submachine Gun''' was an Australian submachine gun designed during World War II. In trials, despite much political resistance, it managed to beat the Australian variant of the [[Sten]], and was officially adopted by the Australian army. It notably had excellent reliability, due in part to a unique receiver layout that prevented nearly all dust, dirt, sand, etc. from entering the weapon's action. It was also considered to be an excellent weapon especially suited for jungle warfare, and remained in service throughout Korea and in Vietnam. | The '''Owen Submachine Gun''' was an Australian submachine gun designed by Evelyn Owen during World War II. In trials, despite much political resistance, it managed to beat the Australian variant of the [[Sten]], and was officially adopted by the Australian army. It notably had excellent reliability, due in part to a unique receiver layout that prevented nearly all dust, dirt, sand, etc. from entering the weapon's action. It was also considered to be an excellent weapon especially suited for jungle warfare, and remained in service throughout Korea and in Vietnam. | ||
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Revision as of 04:35, 5 July 2020
The Owen Submachine Gun was an Australian submachine gun designed by Evelyn Owen during World War II. In trials, despite much political resistance, it managed to beat the Australian variant of the Sten, and was officially adopted by the Australian army. It notably had excellent reliability, due in part to a unique receiver layout that prevented nearly all dust, dirt, sand, etc. from entering the weapon's action. It was also considered to be an excellent weapon especially suited for jungle warfare, and remained in service throughout Korea and in Vietnam.
Specifications
(1941 - 1945)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Weight: 9.28 lbs (4.21 kg)
- Length: 31.7 in (80.6 cm)
- Barrel length: 9.72 in (24.7 cm)
- Capacity: 33 rounds
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The Owen Submachine Gun has appeared in the following films and video games used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowra Breakout | Alan David Lee | Stan Davidson | 1984 | |
| Tony Barry | Sergeant Best | |||
| The Battle of Long Tan | Australian soldiers | 2006 | ||
| Kokoda | Australian soldiers | 2010 | ||
| The Railway Man | Australian Paratroopers | 2013 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day of Infamy | "Owen Mk I" | 2017 | |
| Rising Storm 2: Vietnam | 2017 |