Forum for discussion of SMG’s (Sten, Sterling, Lanchester, Thompson etc.) and LMG/HMG's (MG08/15, Vickers, Lewis, MG34/42, Browning etc.), accessories, ammunition, and accoutrements.
With the success of the lewis the Imperial German Army needed an equivalent, and as efficient as ever why not take advantage of existing parts and...
In Europe and Canada there are several fine collections of WWI German MG (with the USA maintaining their live MG shoot capability) so in some...
:beerchug: With thanks to member Graeme "broadarrow303" Barber, an excellent new research article about the Lewis Gun has been added to the...
By Peter Laidler With thanks to Vincent from the forum and Brian (at BDL Ltd) So you want or need a new butt for your Mk5 Sten gun do you? ...
Here's a very large pattern room drawing for the the Vickers Mk1 machine gun, which I thought they might be of some interest to members here. :thup:...
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this barrel was found among some BMG M1919 barrels, it is chambered for the 303 cartridge and fits the US barrel extension. Which variation used...
Can anyone tell me whether Thompson 50 rd drum magazines are available, for the 1928 Thompson, at an affordable price and if so where, please? I...
Hi Guys I was hoping someone out there can help with obtaining the correct size/fonts of the lettering that is engraved on top of the reciever on...
I recently picked up this unknown mag loader and wondered if any-one recognised the identity of the weapon it is intended for, please? It will fit...
I recently photographed these Vickers chests and I think it shows the front stencilling rather well. With thanks to Tim From Cobbaton Combat Museum...
Maybe someone with a good photogenic Lanchester could put up a couple of portrait pictures of it like the L2A3/Mk4 file. It could start a bit of an...
Hi all, does anyone know if slings for the MkII Sten Gun were made before 1943. Although the MkII was introduced in 1941 Iv'e only ever seen slings...
seems to be a bit of interest in the F1 right now - F1 Submachine Gun The F1 submachine gun adopted in... ...
Has anyone in the UK recently bought one of the Special offer New spec MK V Sten Guns from D&B ? Only ask as I just wonder the quality, of the...
In my collection I have a Mk2 Sten which I have been unable to identify who assembled it and I wondered if any members may be able to help, please....
In my collection I have a Long Branch MK2 Sten (old spec U.K. de-acc) which I have owned for some time and I couldn't figure out why it had some...
In recent years I've seen significant numbers of beige green 20 rnd Thompson mags for sale on the U.K. surplus market on a number of occasions. The...
It’s built like a tank. Very solid indeed. Super easy to field strip. The conversion from open bolt to closed bolt is done well.
Morning all, This is my old spec deactivated Mk2, she was one of a tiny number deactivated in 1988 with a removable barrel. Birmingham Proof House...
Got to shoot an Enfield made MK.5 Sterling SMG today on full auto just outside Las Vegas. With a few other gents all of whom wanted to fire an Uzi or...
Afternoon all, Though I would post some pics of my L2A3, shes ex NZ as many appear to be on the UK market. Old spec deactivated in 1989 by...
Peter posted this in another forum. I had never noticed this and wondered if I might have some springs wound in either direction. ...
Anyone know what they are doing….. or have a good caption? :D
Thought some of you might like to see pictures of the semi-auto PPS-43-C pistol made in Radom, Poland and imported by I.O. The folding...
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