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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.

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  1. Sticky Thread The MG08/15

    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...

    Started by MG1918‎, 02-09-2013 12:43 AM
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    Surpmil
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  2. Sticky Thread The MG08

    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...

    Started by MG1918‎, 02-09-2013 12:33 AM
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  3. Post Sticky Thread Lewis Gun Love Affair

    :beerchug: With thanks to member Graeme "broadarrow303" Barber, an excellent new research article about the Lewis Gun has been added to the...

    Started by Badger‎, 04-03-2016 09:45 AM
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    6167
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  4. Thumbs up Sticky Thread A NEW Butt for your Mk5 Sten

    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? ...

    Started by Peter Laidler‎, 03-07-2016 06:19 AM
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    Peter Laidler
    08-19-2018, 07:28 AM Go to last post

  5. Arrow Sticky Thread Vickers Mk1 Machine Gun (Pattern Room Drawing)

    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:...

    Started by Rick‎, 11-25-2014 07:27 AM
    drawing, gun, machine, mk1, pattern, room, vickers
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    Vincent
    12-14-2016, 01:33 PM Go to last post

  6. Question Global Thread Help: What Happened to all my pics I attached to posts?

    My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...

    Started by Badger‎, 12-21-2021 01:16 PM
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    01-14-2022 09:48 PM Go to last post

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    The following tutorial was created for the benefit of our members by Milsurps Moderator Harlan (deceased). On behalf of all of our membership, I'd...

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    Hello folks … :) I'd like to remind everyone to re-read our Forum Rules & Site User Agreement (click here), particularly the section which covers...

    Started by Badger‎, 01-02-2017 02:32 PM
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    07-25-2021 09:29 PM Go to last post

  9. Question Global Thread Help: Where can I discuss politics and gun legislation issues?

    Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...

    Started by Badger‎, 08-08-2016 11:35 AM
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    07-19-2021 06:12 PM Go to last post

  10. Question Global Thread Help: Why am I having a problem uploading pics to attach to my posts?

    There are some members who seem to experience site time-outs, or other problems when uploading pics as attachments to their threads and posts. It...

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  11. Question Global Thread Help: How do I find threads with questions that have never been answered?

    Other than someone who fails to say thank you when they get an answer to a question they’ve posted, I don’t think there’s anything more frustrating...

    Started by Badger‎, 02-26-2016 10:16 AM
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    Started by Badger‎, 02-19-2014 11:18 AM
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    Today’s Internet exposes computer users and the web sites they access, to a wide range of malicious pieces of infectious software code, designed to...

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    We understand you may be impatient to get on with placing your advertisement, but we would ask that you please read this post carefully, in order to...

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    Answer: For your own protection and to help preserve them for future research by all members ... :thup: The reason we capture and store all...

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  1. Unknown purpose STERLING item. 204534 ADAPTOR

    Does anyone know what this is? Purchased recently and still sealed, it was carefully unwrapped today to examine it and take photos. The label says...

    Started by reccetrooper‎, 01-03-2025 05:49 PM
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  2. Canadian Owen tests 1941

    Found an interesting vid on the Utuber. Perhaps one of you more tech savvy gents can put it up for general perusal if you see fit. It's called ...

    Started by Low & Slow‎, 12-27-2024 02:10 PM
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  3. Thompson SMG picture queris.......

    In the General Discussion part of the forum, I ask a question relating to the Thompson gun and the Americal Gothic painting. Please read there. ...

    Started by Peter Laidler‎, 12-25-2024 01:00 PM
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    12-25-2024, 06:41 PM Go to last post

  4. German Trench Periscope

    This German Trench periscope was found in my step fathers things after he died. No markings other than the ones in the pic. Glass seems perfect. ...

    Started by BountyHunter‎, 07-02-2021 06:45 PM
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    10-16-2024, 07:11 AM Go to last post

  5. The MG08 - Inter war version

    Although my area of interest is WWI both the MG08 and MG08/15 were modified for Reichswehr inter-war period usage. Members might find this thread...

    Started by MG1918‎, 02-14-2013 12:44 AM
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    MG1918
    10-16-2024, 12:00 AM Go to last post

  6. Beretta M38/42 Demilled

    Got this on Friday from Apex. Pretty rough as you can see. Planning to get it looking as close as possible to correct. Rear sight is in the wrong...

    Started by Aragorn243‎, 10-12-2024 10:43 PM
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    Aragorn243
    10-15-2024, 04:30 PM Go to last post

  7. UnKnown barrel, any help?

    A friend has several of these barrels. They are a 9mm bore and about 8 inches long, but may be chambered for either a 380 or 9mm Makarov as a 9mm...

    Started by Mike in NC‎, 10-04-2024 05:46 PM
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    browningautorifle
    10-05-2024, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  8. Highest known Sterling L34A1 - Mk5 ?

    Here are the two currently highest known serial numbered commercial Sterling Mk5's serial # 1597 & # S 4212. The (Guns of Dagenham) book estimates...

    Started by Lee Enfield‎, 07-27-2016 02:25 PM
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    Lee Enfield
    09-07-2024, 12:41 AM Go to last post

  9. Johnson LMG book

    Does anyone have a copy of the "Johnson Rifles and machine guns..." book by Bruce N Canfield? I understand it has a section on US marine and FSSF...

    Started by BurtonP‎, 05-30-2024 11:25 AM
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    MGMike
    06-23-2024, 12:27 PM Go to last post

  10. Chinese? star on Sten Mk 5

    Hi all, I picked up a Sten Mk 5, which on examination has a star on the butt assembly button. Despite it being an incomplete stamping I think it's a...

    Started by BurtonP‎, 05-22-2024 12:30 PM
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    Peter Laidler
    05-23-2024, 04:50 PM Go to last post

  11. Trying to locate sten parts and Reising mag

    Hey friends been a lurker for years trying to locate a sten mk2 bolt and barrel and reising magazine (s) in Canada , I have some good 5/30 sten mags...

    Started by BIGCHUCK‎, 01-04-2024 11:14 PM
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    browningautorifle
    05-22-2024, 05:51 PM Go to last post

  12. Sten SMG: Pinnacle of Simplicity

    I Ran across this looking for something else. A bit of light reading on the Easter Sunday. Happy Easter to all.. Link to article --> ...

    Started by usabaker‎, 03-31-2024 02:19 PM
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    tiriaq
    05-19-2024, 10:52 AM Go to last post

  13. Bowman Arms M2HB

    This is cross posted on another forum. I put everything else on hold to get this M2HB parts kit from Bowman Arms. Its an AC Spark Plug, Div. of GM....

    Started by SNAFU22‎, 03-10-2024 09:28 PM
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    03-24-2024, 08:21 PM Go to last post

  14. The M85 tank machine gun

    US Ordnance started looking for a replacement for the Browning M2 50 cal m/g near the end of the Korean War. By 1959, they had the T175E2 adopted as...

    Started by RCS‎, 03-17-2024 12:00 AM
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    03-17-2024, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  15. Transferrable Vickers MkI for sale

    A little beyond my purchasing power currently but an opening bid of $54,000.00 will put you in the running to purchase a live, transferrable Vickers...

    Started by Sapper740‎, 12-22-2023 05:12 PM
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    Sapper740
    12-23-2023, 05:46 AM Go to last post

  16. No. 8, Sterling or anything else?

    I bought this bayonet in a British auction in the 80th: It was sold as Bayonet No. 8, but it is totally unmarked. My main problem wtih this was...

    Started by Melanie_Daniels‎, 11-14-2023 10:25 AM
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    Peter Laidler
    11-17-2023, 12:58 PM Go to last post

  17. MG Fire Simulator? Seen on eBay UK

    I haven't seen one of these before, what the vendor is claiming to be a MG fire simulator. I would have thought that another possibility for this...

    Started by Flying10uk‎, 09-21-2023 10:17 AM
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    Peter Laidler
    09-25-2023, 01:45 PM Go to last post

  18. Saw a 30.06 Lewis Gun for sale over the weekend at a Fla Gunshow.

    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!...

    Started by 42rocker‎, 08-16-2023 12:48 PM
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    RCS
    08-21-2023, 05:27 PM Go to last post

  19. Repro MP44 Mags

    Do any of the various repro MP44 mags out there work properly? I hear the Keep Shooting mags are reliable and work well but sadly they are sold...

    Started by hatrick‎, 07-10-2023 05:54 PM
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    hatrick
    07-10-2023, 05:54 PM Go to last post

  20. JUST A HEADS UP ON MP44 MAGS

    CHECK OUT THE MP44 REPO MAGS AT NUMRICH THIS WEEKEND.I BOUGHT THREE MORE. I BOUGHT ONE A COUPLE WEEKS AGO AT $89 SEEMS LIKE GOOD MAGS THEY ARE NOW...

    Started by HENRY B‎, 11-25-2017 03:08 PM
    heads, mags, mp44
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    hatrick
    07-01-2023, 01:54 PM Go to last post
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