Owen Mk 1 Bayonet and Scabbard Accession Number: REL/11180

Description

Bayonet for Owen Sub Machine Gun. Fixed by a 17 mm muzzle ring and mortise slot with locking bolt which fix over the muzzle and sword bar. The scabbard is a leather shortened Pattern 1907 with sheet steel locket and chape secured by wire lace. Single edged, deeply fullered on both sides. Markings:' X- MA 53, 52'.

Contextual Description

The Owen submachine gun bayonet was issued with the Owen submachine gun to Australian Army units during the Second World War, Korea and early in the Vietnam conflict.

Details

Accession Number
REL/11180
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Physical Description
Material: Leather
Material: Steel
Material: Wood
Material: Wire
Measurement
Overall: 381 mm
Date Made
1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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