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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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...
I originally thought this was a Lewis Gun cover, was recently told its is a 1st pattern Bren cover, but can someone confirm this for me? C/|\ 1943...
NIB transferable L2A2 ...
Would anyone have some photos of a Longbranch made Chinese converted STEN MK2 in 7.62mm Tok? I have just bought one, the same as shown in Mr Ls STEN...
Peter did you find a copy of this bayonet for the T stocked STEN in your prep for the book? I have temporary custody of an apparent copy/replica. ...
Looking for a butt pad, cheek piece and water hose for a tank (AFV) Vickers gun. Can anyone help. Even detailed pictures or drawings will do in...
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