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JoshM75 · February 18, 2001, 09:55 PM

I believe the Owen 9mm was used extensively by the OZ Special Forces [Z Force, Coast-Watchers, etc] during WW2.

Hard to confuse the Owen for the M3 Grease Gun as they are very different in style and calibre. The Owen SMG was in service with the Ozzies right up to Vietnam in limited numbers.

Down Under during WW2 there was a vast shortage of military firearms, e.g. The NZ Army commandeered privately owned Deer rifles and built "Bren like" LMG's from bolt action Lee Enfield's.

Therefore wouldn't suprise me at all to hear of backyard work shops churning out M3's, but I'd reckon them to be chambered in 9mm.

February 18, 2001, 09:55 PM	#5
JoshM75 Senior Member Join Date: June 28, 2000 Location: New Zealand Posts: 231	Owen ? I believe the Owen 9mm was used extensively by the OZ Special Forces [Z Force, Coast-Watchers, etc] during WW2. Hard to confuse the Owen for the M3 Grease Gun as they are very different in style and calibre. The Owen SMG was in service with the Ozzies right up to Vietnam in limited numbers. Down Under during WW2 there was a vast shortage of military firearms, e.g. The NZ Army commandeered privately owned Deer rifles and built "Bren like" LMG's from bolt action Lee Enfield's. Therefore wouldn't suprise me at all to hear of backyard work shops churning out M3's, but I'd reckon them to be chambered in 9mm.