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.
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...
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...
: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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here is me and my semi auto vickers and no forum to post in so I will post here and add a bren gun video so its not O/T:D I picked up a Mk1 muzzle...
I have seen the USMC stamp on the three cell 30 round magazine pouch, were the 50 round drum pouches also marked USMC ?
Hi Gents Im hoping you can help. I acquired this STEN gun about a year ago, the licence from our police has only just been granted, and I need...
Seems most pics of Sten Mk Vs do not have a foregrip. Were all issued with a foregrip, and if so, what was the rationale for removing it? Was it...
I recently acquired an old spec (deactivated in 1988) Sten Mk II, generally all OK, matching numbers, ROF Theale stamp under mag housing. The fire...
Just wondering what was the official colour for the M2 / L2A1 Tripods in service in the 1970/80's. Where they painted the Deep Bronze Green or Black...
This Model 1928A1 Savage bolt was recovered from a British proofed Savage Model of 1928A1 many years ago. Almost appears to be a field modification ?
I need some advice. I have a friend who told me that a collector friend of his has (had) 7 Stens. The friend died a few years back and the wife wants...
Was there a standard issue storage case or bag for the Sten, particularly the Mk V? Thanks in advance!
Hi Gents. Im hoping you can help? I acquired a MG42 last year, its in cal 762x51. The gun has no markings, proof or otherwise. Im guessing its a...
Some interesting footage here of women assembling and testing the SMG in 1955 without ear defenders, or range etiquette:thup: NEW STERLING GUN -...
Been reading Peter's Sten gun book with great interest, that it got the juices flowing that much that I bought myself a deact Sten to examine and...
I'm thinking of getting a parts kit to have a Sterling, and have it as a MBR. I am new at this sort of thing, so it would be helpful if you could...
I am looking for sizes and dimensions or Tec drawing for the correct Mk2 Sten gun cocking handle, the top hat type that has knurling on the top half,...
Chaps, I'm not sure if this is the correct location for this thread so mods please move if it isn't. I'd like to know the extent of the Sten gun...
Hello everybody ! I am new to this forum and i don t know if this is the right place to post this thread . I bought two Sterlings lately which are...
Sten gun question again. Just seen a mates collection of deactivated Mk2 Sten guns and noticed the differences between them, some had lugs spot...
Mag followers - Bren and Vickers GO 100 round drum magazines In the Bren role follower was introduced by L.o.C B4876 of 3-7-41(approved 15-12-39)...
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