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[[File:Owen MkI 1942.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Owen Mk I | [[File:Owen MkI 1942.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Owen Mk I - 9x19mm. This is an earlier version of the Owen gun, featuring a finned barrel, early wireframe stock (some wireframe stocks have a clip that holds an oil bottle), and solid trigger housing.]] | ||
[[File:Owen-gun 400.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Owen Mk I | [[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 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 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. | ||
Revision as of 20:51, 24 January 2019
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.
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 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day of Infamy | "Owen Mk I" | 2017 |