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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. 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
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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. 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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  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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  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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    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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    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 10:35 AM
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    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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    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...

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» Normal Threads
  1. Sten Mk V Case

    Was there a standard issue storage case or bag for the Sten, particularly the Mk V? Thanks in advance!

    Started by 230Ball‎, 05-18-2014 04:46 PM
    case, sten
    • Replies: 2
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    05-25-2014, 04:22 PM Go to last post
  2. Sten Mk V Foregrip

    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...

    Started by 230Ball‎, 08-20-2014 07:15 PM
    foregrip, sten
    • Replies: 7
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    09-02-2014, 01:08 PM Go to last post
  3. Sten Cocking Handle Jig

    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...

    Started by 230Ball‎, 11-12-2014 04:45 PM
    cocking, handle, jig, sten
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    11-12-2014, 04:45 PM Go to last post
  4. 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 11:48 AM
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  5. Sterling questions

    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...

    Started by 4AndrewS‎, 09-20-2009 09:25 PM
    questions, sterling
    • Replies: 1
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    10-04-2009, 10:21 PM Go to last post
  6. This is my new Sten. There are many other like it, but this one is now mine...

    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...

    Started by 5 Commando‎, 03-18-2017 05:49 AM
    7 Pages
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  7. Help zeroing my Sten

    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....

    Started by 5 Commando‎, 03-05-2017 10:07 AM
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    03-11-2017, 04:11 PM Go to last post
  8. Need help identifying this Sten

    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...

    Started by 5 Commando‎, 07-04-2016 03:48 PM
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    07-28-2016, 03:33 PM Go to last post
  9. Greetings

    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...

    Started by 5 Commando‎, 07-04-2016 12:22 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    07-07-2016, 08:08 PM Go to last post
  10. Sten magazine markings decode site?

    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...

    Started by 82Trooper‎, 04-07-2018 05:19 PM
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    04-18-2018, 11:23 AM Go to last post
  11. Sterling number info?

    Just got a parts kit (demilled). L2A3 Wondering if anyone here can help me with a little history. KR105511

    Started by 8man1320‎, 11-17-2020 06:55 AM
    • Replies: 7
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    12-06-2020, 12:58 PM Go to last post
  12. Thompson Center BP firearms

    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...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 06-27-2013 11:38 AM
    center, firearms, thompson
    • Replies: 0
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    06-27-2013, 11:38 AM Go to last post
  13. Thompson Cenetr rifles

    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...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 07-02-2013 02:02 PM
    cenetr, rifles, thompson
    • Replies: 3
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    07-06-2013, 06:43 AM Go to last post
  14. Thompson Center rifles

    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...

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 06-27-2013 12:11 PM
    center, rifles, thompson
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    06-29-2013, 05:12 PM Go to last post
  15. Thompson Center Side locks

    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!

    Started by A. F Medic‎, 07-03-2013 02:22 PM
    center, locks, side, thompson
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    07-03-2013, 02:22 PM Go to last post
  16. vickers tripod dimensions/drawings

    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...

    Started by ActionYobbo‎, 09-20-2015 02:27 PM
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    11-17-2015, 03:08 AM Go to last post
  17. we really need a vickers forum

    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...

    Started by ActionYobbo‎, 05-06-2014 09:45 PM
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    11-07-2014, 04:37 AM Go to last post
  18. vickers?

    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...

    Started by ActionYobbo‎, 10-02-2013 09:12 PM
    vickers
    • Replies: 2
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    10-22-2013, 11:22 AM Go to last post
  19. Sten MkV Production Changes

    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...

    Started by AD-4NA‎, 07-28-2021 03:19 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 9,270
    03-17-2023, 09:09 PM Go to last post
  20. Indian Use of Vickers Berthier

    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...

    Started by AD-4NA‎, 07-14-2022 01:41 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 6,545
    11-30-2022, 07:01 AM Go to last post

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