012288
Photograph 012288 Second World War, 1939-1945TESTING MOVEMENTS OF TRIGGER AND BUTT OF OWEN GUN NEARING COMPLETION. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
012291 Accession Number: 012291
Description
ARMY INSPECTORS TESTING OWEN GUNS AT THE FACTORY. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
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Accession Number
012291
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
18 May 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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