British Sten Mk III Display SMG: WWII Hand Select:Yes Variations in markings

Variations in markings

you can choose between a Windus Pattern 1771 Bannister Rail Stock (also known as the Pattern 1796 India Pattern Brown Bess Stock) or a 1808 Pattern Stock

It provides to energy to pull the operating parts back into battery after a cartridge has been fired or the crank handle has been pulled and released

In the constant USAAF search for higher velocity the cartridge was also necked down to

This is easily cleaned using soap or penetrating oil

British Sten Mk III Display SMG: WWII Hand Select:Yes Variations in markingsOriginal Item: One of the most prolific Allied Sub Machine guns of WW2 was the STEN GUN used by British and Commonwealth forces. It was predominantly issued in three models; MK 2, 3 & 5. The most common was the height of the War issue Mk lll. This was manufactured with a non removable barrel, in full barrel jacket that extended to the muzzle of the weapon. Each gun came with a quick detachable "T" Butt stock which replaced the Mk ll silhouette stock.