Mk5 Sten – Progress Report

[Lee Enfield]

Yes, it’s a modified Mk5 barrel. It also has the notch that the pin fits into to index it. The part in the picture goes on first. After the barrel nut is tight the tube is put on.

I tried packing it with a stainless steel scouring pad. I couldn’t tell if it reduced the noise. It did help contain the carbon fouling some.

I need to work on reducing/containing the fouling more. It gets difficult to take apart if the carbon is allowed to build up.

Thanks for the info on the sling.

My understanding (from reading a popular book) is that the Sten Mk5(S) barrel was fixed within the silencer module and the head spacing flange on the barrel was mostly machined away to clear the barrel fixing pin of the Mk5 tube, and a head spacing washer, split to clear the pin was used to adjust head-space.

Nice work by the way...I'm wondering when I can visit texas....this year looks like I'll have actual time available to leave, the issue is whether I'll have a reason to come back.

I find it fascinating that the Sten Mk5 is for all intents back in production (in parts form) in the US
Indianapolis Ordnance - STEN MK5
Indianapolis Ordnance - STEN MK5