E.U. Spec. deactivated MK2 Sten

[Flying10uk]

Yes the barrel is rodded with allegedly a hardened steel rod. I haven't checked to see if it is actually hardened steel and I don't suppose anyone else ever will. The main difference is the pinned magazine port which means a standard mag won't fully insert. It's only a 4 or 5mm hardened dowel pin thats been pushed through a hole that's been drilled in the mag housing and then welded in. Quite what the purpose is of pinning the mag port in such a way I've no idea apart from destroying a perfectly good magazine.

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[tankhunter]

[QUOTE=Flying10uk;373087]Yes the barrel is rodded with allegedly a hardened steel rod. I haven't checked to see if it is actually hardened steel and I don't suppose anyone else ever will. The main difference is the pinned magazine port which means a standard mag won't fully insert. It's only a 4 or 5mm hardened dowel pin thats been pushed through a hole that's been drilled in the mag housing and then welded in. Quite what the purpose is of pinning the mag port in such a way I've no idea apart from destroying a perfectly good magazine.[/QUOTE]

This is done to prevent a magazine with rounds in it. Being able to 'Feed' in the Normal way that was intended. I have just heard that If you submit a new EU spec Deact to the LONDON Proofhouse. The proof master require the Mag lips to be removed, & also the follower & spring as well !!!!!!!!!! He has stated that this was one of the original specs earlier on. In the inistial Deact specs set up. Prior to the EU Directive on Deacts!.......

This is also One of the MANY reasons. Why dealers submit their Deacts for certification to BIRMINGHAM Proof House. rather than London. As B,Ham have ALWAYS been known for their more 'Sympathetic' approach towards collectors...If you check back through the older previous spec requirements. You will see, that at one time. When the Magazine was 'Deactivated' in the above statement. the Mag was ALSO engraved with the Deact Mark of either Proofhouse......