W and F markings on TMH

[Peter Laidler]

The NZ Sterlings were a bit........., er....... moth-eaten KtK. I always wondered why as NZ kit was usually in a similar condition as ours. Mind you, we still had Stens at Ngaruawahia and Papakura.

My friend selected a Faz Sterling from the first NZ imported dewat batch and that was in a similarly moth eaten condition but while the paint was tatty, the phosphating was still good

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[mrclark303]

I refurbished mine to its present condition, as it was very well used too, still it shows NZ got there moneys worth out of them!

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I guess the odd Faz example like tankies must have been gifted/sold out of service, then bought by the trade abroad, imported, deactivated and sold off, shame its not an old spec Mike, but I would love a Faz example in my collection old or new spec!

[Charlie303]

The NZ Sterlings were a bit........., er....... moth-eaten

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I may have have been lucky then when I got this ex-NZ L2A3 several years ago, one of the last 'old specs' from DWSUK. Finish doesn't seem too bad, probably about 70-80% of the crinkle paint left, original Sterling mag. He has several 'new specs' on his website, but doesn't specify a manufacturer. Might be worth checking if he has any Faz examples?

[desperatedan]

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I may have have been lucky then when I got this ex-NZ L2A3 several years ago, one of the last 'old specs' from DWSUK. Finish doesn't seem too bad, probably about 70-80% of the crinkle paint left, original Sterling mag. He has several 'new specs' on his website, but doesn't specify a manufacturer. Might be worth checking if he has any Faz examples?

Unlikely Charlie as he does list the serial numbers. All "KR" or "S" prefixes..... So all Sterling made.