Small Arms Factory Lithgow

The F1 is a submachine gun designed and manufactured in Australia. It was adopted by the Australian Defence Force in 1962 as the standard SMG. The F1 features a side-mounted magazine that allows the shooter to keep a prone position close to the ground. It uses a simple blowback action chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. The submachine gun has a distinctive plastic pistol grip and a folding metal buttstock. It is known for its robust construction and reliable operation in jungle conditions encountered in Southeast Asia.