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NOTE:

Pre-1968 (Rare)

Exc. V.G. Fair 40000 35000 30000

Pre-1986 manufacture with new side plate

Exc. V.G. Fair 28000 25000 20000

British Maxim Nordenfelt M1895 in 7.65mm

AUSTRALIA

Australian Military Conflicts, 1870-Present

The period of the last quarter of the 19th century was marked by colonization and westward expansion similar to that in the U.S. In 1901 the various colonies were federated as states into a Commonwealth of Australia. Australia fought on the side of Great Britain in both world wars. Australia sent troops to Vietnam in the 1960s and 1970s.

HANDGUNS

The Australian military currently uses the Browning Model 1935 designated the L9A1. These guns were manufactured by Inglis during World War II and since by FN. Chambered for 9mm cartridge. The first FN built pistols were purchased in 1963.

Australian Model L9A1 Pistol

This model is the standard British issue 9mm Model 1935 pistol built by FN under contract. Marked, “PISTOL, SELF-LOADING” instead of “PISTOL, AUTOMATIC.” First ordered in June of 1963. None have been imported to the U.S.