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The Owen Gun Files: An Australian Wartime Controversy by Kevin Smith
SKU: B-002995

The Owen Gun Files: An Australian Wartime Controversy

Author: Kevin Smith
Condition: In good condition with light cover wear. Front paper is inscribed. At least one page has thumbing. Clean and tidy pages, free of dog ears, tight binding. From a smoke‑free home.

Transport & Engineering History Australiana

Secondhand copy — please check photos and condition notes.
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The Owen Gun Files: An Australian Wartime Controversy by Kevin Smith is a 1994 trade paperback that explores the development and impact of the iconic Owen gun during World War II. This non‑fiction work blends history, engineering and true‑story biography, making it a compelling read for both young adults and adult collectors of Australian war history.

The book arrives in good condition with light cover wear and a tidy, clean interior free of dog‑ears. The binding is tight, and the pages are generally free of thumbing, though one page shows slight wear from handling. The front paper is inscribed, noted as part of the overall condition.

Printed in English in the 1990s, this vintage Australian title fits well within the antiquarian, biographies and true‑stories, engineering and technology, and war & combat genres. It comes from a smoke‑free home, adding to its appeal for collectors seeking a well‑preserved piece of Australian military history.