Description
Bayonet for Owen 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.
Contextual Description
The Owen submachine gun bayonet was issued with the Owen submachine gun to Australian Army units during the Second World War.
Details
Accession Number
REL/02955.002
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Physical Description
Material: Leather
Material: Steel
Material: Wood
Material: Wire
Measurement
Overall: 381 mm
Gallery location
Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery, Cold War
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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