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The Owen Submachine Gun was 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 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.


[[Image:Owen-gun 400.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]
[[Image:Owen-gun 400.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm]]

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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.

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Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm

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: 32 round
  • Fire Modes: 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
The Cowra Breakout Tony Barry Sergeant Best 1984
The Battle of Long Tan Australian soldiers 2006
Kokoda Australian soldiers 2010


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