Description
Owen Submachine Gun c1943 Instruction Book (UK)
44 pages, about 6″ x 8″, glossy soft-cover in full color. New re-print restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Printed on high quality 20# 97 bright acid free paper. Fully Illustrated.
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Owen Gun c1943 Instruction Book
This restored 1943 instruction manual for the Owen Submachine Gun provides a comprehensive look at the operation, maintenance, and tactical use of one of Australia’s most iconic WWII firearms. Spanning 43 detailed pages, this reprint is a faithful reproduction of the original military issue, digitally enhanced for clarity and printed on archival-quality paper.
Designed for .45 caliber and 9mm variants used during the Second World War, the manual outlines key procedures such as loading and unloading, charging magazines, sighting and firing in various positions, as well as in-depth stripping, reassembly, and inspection protocols. Detailed instructions also cover trigger mechanism operation, immersion procedures, stoppage remedies, and use of the sling.
Topics Covered Include:
- Introduction and firearm details
- Charging, unloading, and changing magazines
- Lever positions and sighting techniques
- Firing positions: standing and hip
- General safety precautions and field inspection
- Stripping and reassembling
- Cleaning, oiling, and barrel removal
- Operating cycle and trigger gear function
- Illustrations of mechanism and sling usage
- Notes on marksmanship and stoppage handling
- Full list of parts and labeled diagrams
This reprint is ideal for collectors, historians, reenactors, or anyone studying WWII-era Australian firearms. Professionally restored to preserve historical accuracy and readability.
