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...
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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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I have a friend who has a friend in need of a Sterling stock... is it possible to find one in the UK and ship it to Germany? Any thoughts would be...
Well I found a really rare relic Mk1 STEN for sale in France and a 7.92mm Bren for sale on gunbroker so thought I'd share. Bren Bren Display...
I came across an interesting STEN Mk5 the other day. I've never seen such a late example. Anyone have any thoughts?
Does any one on the forum own a STEN Mk1* or have a photo of the front muzzle end? I am making a Mk1* Barrel Bushing for my Mk1 but I can't find a...
Does anyone know the Outside Diameter of a Lanchester Receiver tube. I know the Sten is 1.50 inches but what is the Lanchester?
is there a forum for the vickers mmg I have some questions like what way is up for the barrel...feed ramp up or down? what is the other use for...
Captain Laidler, Wonder if you can help me with this? I came across a stripped Sterling Mk6 receiver. It has the Mk6/No SA markings on the...
HI, DOE'S ANYONE MAKE A THOMPSON DISPLAY STAND? I WANT TO DISPLAY ONE WITH A 50 RD DRUM MAG. NOT MUCH ON THE INTERNET IN THE UK!:sos:
Hi all, Hope this is the correct forum for Sten questions.... Is there an easy way to tell the age of a MKV Sten gun? I’m looking to buy an...
I can't post the link at the moment, but there's an authentic ( and not mine) Sten bayonet currently listed on EBay. In 30 years of collecting...
Just got an email from TC that says, "All TC center fire rifles are being recalled". Waiting for a confirm email about TC stopping the manufacture...
I confirmed that TC will not be making anymore flint locks or cap locks. They will have parts on hand. Buy them when they are not hot!
First Lewis Gun parts kit I have seen in years and I got out bid,,,,,,,, by a lot! Birmingham WW1 Lewis Gun Parts Kit : Class 3 Parts &...
TC does have a recall for it's ICON, Dimension, and Venture rifles. On some rifles, when the bolt is closed, the safety will come off. They have...
I was advised by a good source the TC will be stopping the manufacture of all side locks. If true, any new TC rifles will be more costly and used...
Found some interesting Sterling semi-auto parts. The breech block face is cut differently than any I've seen so far. It's also a different return...
No 32 Mk 2/1 Vickers No 347 This is the Queen of my collection. Mk 2 build quaility with easy to zero turrets. Refubished by PL through Fultons
Anyone know where the rack markings are from?
Apologies to the Bren purists for posting about the lowly sten in your section, but there is no sten section, and this is about as close to the sten...
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