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:beerchug: With thanks to member Graeme "broadarrow303" Barber, an excellent new research article about the Lewis Gun has been added to the...
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...
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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Was there a standard issue storage case or bag for the Sten, particularly the Mk V? Thanks in advance!
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'm curious if anyone has a source for a cocking handle jig for modifying the Sten to accept the "safe" Mk5 handle. I am about to set out to...
Saw a 30.06 Lewis Gun for sale over the weekend at a Fla Gunshow. Sure, looked nice. Not the normal .303 either. 2 problems! 1st was $10,000!...
I was wondering if anyone here would have a copy of one or both of these manuals? Sterling mk 6 carbine Sterling mk7c parapistol If you do...
Greetings all. One of my men, knowing my penchant for things British in general and WW2 weapons in particular, gifted me a Sten yesterday. It's...
All. I have acquired a Sten MKII that is quite innacurate. At 25 yards poi is about 15 inches high and to the right of poa, but with tight grouping....
Hello all. I'm in the throes of negotiating this Sten as newest addition to my collection. I only have these pictures to go on, and would sincerely...
Hello everyone. By way of introduction... what am I? The wife says I'm a gun nut, and she's probably right. I am intrigued by firearms and have been...
Hello: Can anyone point me to a good website that would identify the various manufacturers marks for Sten magazines. I searched this site and the...
Just got a parts kit (demilled). L2A3 Wondering if anyone here can help me with a little history. KR105511
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...
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...
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 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!
I am trying to make a tripod for my vickers and I need a few measurements from the legs I need to know the length of the legs, the diameter and the...
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...
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...
I could use a little more information on the STEN MkV. I haven't been able to buy "The Sten Machine Carbine" now that it is trading at over $500, but...
I've seen information that India supposedly adopted the Vickers Berthier Mk III (Light Machine Gun) before World War II and seen some pictures of...
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