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Forum: Other LMG/HMG and SMG Forum

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, 02-08-2013 11:43 PM
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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, 02-08-2013 11:33 PM
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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 08:45 AM
    affair, gun, lewis, love 3 Attachment(s)
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    6167
    03-06-2019, 10:32 PM Go to last post

  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 05:19 AM
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    08-19-2018, 06:28 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 06:27 AM
    drawing, gun, machine, mk1, pattern, room, vickers
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    Vincent
    12-14-2016, 12:33 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 12:16 PM
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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...

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  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,...

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  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 09:16 AM
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    Started by Badger‎, 02-19-2014 10:18 AM
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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. Indian Carbine Machine 9mm 1A (Sterling) from Ordnance Factory Trichy (OFT)

    The Indian made copies of the Mk4 Sterling, known as Carbine Machine 9mm 1A, are usually stamped SAF indicating manufacture by Small Arms Factory...

    Started by reccetrooper‎, 07-01-2025 04:46 AM
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  2. Unit marked PATCHETT (Sterling) magazine 21ANC

    Does anyone know the nationality and/or unit that marked 21 ANC on this early Patchett (Sterling) magazine? This magazine was on Gunbroker a while...

    Started by reccetrooper‎, 06-11-2025 06:04 AM
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    06-12-2025, 05:56 PM Go to last post

  3. Mystery Belt Fed Machine Gun Top Cover

    Picked out amongst various other WWI and WWII relics. I initially thought it was for the MG34, but there seem to be various differences. Any idea...

    Started by peregrinvs‎, 02-02-2025 12:38 PM
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    06-02-2025, 02:50 PM Go to last post

  4. Book: The Lanchester Machine Carbine: A Collector’s Guide

    May be of interest. Published by the Vickers MG Association: The Lanchester Machine Carbine: A Collector Research Association

    Started by peregrinvs‎, 04-25-2025 01:41 PM
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    Peter Laidler
    06-01-2025, 06:08 AM Go to last post

  5. 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 05:45 PM
    german, periscope, trench 17 Attachment(s)
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    Surpmil
    04-20-2025, 01:16 PM Go to last post

  6. 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 01:25 PM
    highest, l34a1, mk5, sterling 86 Attachment(s)
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    04-12-2025, 02:32 PM Go to last post

  7. A picture with Peter Laidler in mind, Lanchester...

    Here's a pic captioned "INDONESIA CONFRONTATION 1963-66 - Royal Navy patrol, Borneo. The seaman is carrying a Lanchester SMG." Wondering if Peter L...

    Started by browningautorifle‎, 02-11-2025 06:24 PM
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    Peter Laidler
    02-15-2025, 05:52 AM Go to last post

  8. Canadian Captured MG 08/15

    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,...

    Started by boltaction‎, 12-26-2011 08:48 PM
    08 or 15, canadian, captured
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    browningautorifle
    02-05-2025, 01:46 PM Go to last post

  9. 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, 02-13-2013 11:44 PM
    inter, mg08, version, war 32 Attachment(s)
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    browningautorifle
    02-05-2025, 08:03 AM Go to last post

  10. MG08/15 help with markings

    Hi everyone! My store got a few toys in and we are trying to figure out some information about them and their markings! We are cleaning some of...

    Started by samurighost‎, 08-22-2020 02:18 PM
    markings, mg08 or 15 3 Attachment(s)
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    MG1918
    02-05-2025, 12:29 AM Go to last post

  11. Sterling 50 round magazines

    Back in December 2024, a seller on Gunbroker listed two 50 round Sterling magazines. They appeared to have been originally made as extended...

    Started by reccetrooper‎, 01-21-2025 07:37 AM
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    Peter Laidler
    01-26-2025, 12:24 PM Go to last post

  12. 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 04:49 PM
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    Peter Laidler
    01-18-2025, 12:13 PM Go to last post

  13. 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 01:10 PM
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    Sapper740
    12-29-2024, 08:45 AM Go to last post

  14. 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 12:00 PM
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    browningautorifle
    12-25-2024, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  15. 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 09:43 PM
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    Aragorn243
    10-15-2024, 03:30 PM Go to last post

  16. 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 04:46 PM
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    10-05-2024, 11:16 AM Go to last post

  17. 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 10:25 AM
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    MGMike
    06-23-2024, 11:27 AM Go to last post

  18. 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 11:30 AM
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    Peter Laidler
    05-23-2024, 03:50 PM Go to last post

  19. 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 10:14 PM
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    browningautorifle
    05-22-2024, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  20. 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 01:19 PM
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    05-19-2024, 09:52 AM Go to last post
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