Owen Submachine Gun

Specifications

• Weight: 4.21 kg (7.1 lb) (Mk. II)
• Length: 760 mm (29.9 in)
• Barrel length: 196 mm (7.7 in)
• Cartridge: 9x19mm Parabellum
• Action: Blowback-operated, Open bolt
• Rate of fire: 700 round/min
• Muzzle velocity: 420 m/s (1,380 ft/s)
• Effective range: 123 m
• Feed system: 32-rd detachable box magazine
• Sights: side-mounted

The Owen Submachine Gun has appeared in the following films and video games used by the following actors:

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Owen Mk I Submachine Gun - 9x19mm. 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

Film

• Alan David Lee as Stan Davidson in The Cowra Breakout (1984)

• Tony Barry as Sergeant Best in The Cowra Breakout (1984)

• Australian soldiers in The Cowra Breakout (1984)

• Australian soldiers in Kokoda (2010)