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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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...
Asking the experts... I recently purchased a DEWAT Mk. II Sten. The manufacturer markings & codes have me a bit stumped. The receiver (magwell)...
Dear all Just fresh back from the War & Peace Show at Beltring (superb as always) with a Sten Mk2 clutched in my sweaty fist. It's E & Co...
The return spring cup used in the Mk6 and Mk7C is slightly longer than the one used in the Mk4/L2A3. Obviously there's a reason for this or they...
Vickers MMG Gauge limits Some time ago a Forumer asked me about the gauge limits for a Vickers MMG in the Overhead Fire (OHF) role. I didn’t have...
hi does anyone know how many lewis guns in 303 br were issued by Canada both in WW1 and WW2 ? :dancingbanana:
Have a Vickers tripod transit chest if anyone is interested its what came with my Vickers and tripod, have used it to keep the damp off my lathe gear...
What is the proper finish and colour for a war time Sten?
Hi guys, I hope you can help me? Is there a difference between the Sterling Mk 3 and Mk 4 working parts and barrel?
Any opinion on the two attached rifles would be appreciated. I'm not very familiar with the Sterling conversions, especially as one of the two...
I have been trying to find a source that could confirm how these guns were originally finished. This took me to a museum in England. Object...
Hello All, I have looked high and low for a "how to" on fixing bad STEN mags with zero luck. I know buying STEN magazines is a hit and miss...
I just dug out something I had completely forgotten about. A complete (less barrel and ejector) No4 Sterling conversion kit. This is the magazine,...
Here's another one from my basement--this one is a very defunct 08/15, marked on the barrel jacket "Captured and Claimed by 7th Canadian Btn,...
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