Owen submachine gun


Submachine gun
Origin Australia
In service 1941-1960s
Wars: World War II, Malayan Emergency, Korean War, Vietnam War
Designer Evelyn Owen
Designed 1931-1939
Produced 1941-1945
Number built ~50,000
Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum
Rate of fire 700 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity 420 m/s
Effective range 123 metres
Feed system 32 round detachable magazine

Owen submachine gun