Videos tagged with Austen Mk I

This video details a range test of the Austen MkII submachine gun, highlighting significant reliability issues including a dangerous out-of-battery (OOB) discharge. The firearm experienced malfunctions in semi-auto and full-auto modes, necessitating an early end to the session. The content emphasizes the mechanics of OOB events and shooter safety precautions.

The Austen Mk I, an Australian submachine gun developed during WWII, was an attempt to 'improve' the British Sten design by incorporating features from the German MP-38. Despite its die-cast construction and integrated tools, it proved less reliable, more complex, and more expensive than the Sten or the superior Owen gun. Approximately 19,914 Mk I units were produced before its withdrawal from combat.