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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''' | The '''Owen Submachine Gun''' is 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 was noted for its 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. | ||
In its | In its prototype phase, it was chambered for .45 ACP and .38 S&W, before the 9x19mm was decided as the best cartridge for the weapon. There were also prototype 60 and 72 round horseshoe magazines, which were never adopted or made in large numbers. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 01:41, 17 November 2021
The Owen Submachine Gun is 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 was noted for its 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.
In its prototype phase, it was chambered for .45 ACP and .38 S&W, before the 9x19mm was decided as the best cartridge for the weapon. There were also prototype 60 and 72 round horseshoe magazines, which were never adopted or made in large numbers.
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, 60 or 72 round horseshoe (prototype only)
- 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 | ||
| Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan | Australian soldiers | 2019 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| World of Guns: Gun Disassembly | "Owen Gun" | 2014 | |
| Day of Infamy | "Owen Mk I" | 2017 | |
| Rising Storm 2: Vietnam | 2017 | ||
| Call of Duty: Vanguard | "Owen Gun" | 2021 |