012285
Photograph 012285 Second World War, 1939-1945MILLING A CUT ALONG THE TOP OF THE TRIGGER BODY OF THE OWEN GUN. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
012298 Accession Number: 012298
Description
MILLING CUTTERS FINISHING THE BUTT OF THE OWEN GUN, WHICH IS MADE OF PRESSED AND WELDED STEEL STRIPS. (NEGATIVE BY C. BOTTOMLEY).
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Accession Number
012298
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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