Owen Mk1 - Lithgow, January, 1952

Bayonet for use on the 9mm Owen machine carbine.

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The Owen Machine Carbine, calibre 9mm parabellum, was much loved by the Australian Infantry soldier, mostly for the reliability, proved in jungle conditions.  The bayonet for the O.M.C. is basically a shortened pattern 1907 bayonet, with a manufactured blade length of 10 inches.  In October 1944, the original pattern 1907 bayonets had the blade length reduced to 8 inches, re-pointed, fullers running to the tip, the Mk.1/1.  Very few were converted & in only October 1944

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This example was made in January 1952 at Lithgow SAF. 

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Condition is excellent. blade retains all of its factory blue with no dings or nicks.

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Ricasso marked X Bend test next to MA (Lithgow) Reverse stamped broad arrow ^ acceptance mark, L over ^ with 1 (month) and '52 (year)

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Grips are in great shape, both are stamped SLAZ. 51 and secured with 2 blued bolts.

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Pommel retains all of its finish, the black paint I believe is original, why they did it I have no idea. Press stud works smoothly.

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Brown leather scabbard in great condition, stamped with MA (Lithgow) 52 and W (waxed) both locket and chape are stamped OA, indicating left over parts were used.

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A nice example of a Korean War era Lithgow Owen bayonet.

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Some cool things came out of Lithgow.