MkV Sten Gun - Another...

[peregrinvs]

Received the gun from D&B today...

Very pleasantly surprised as it is in significantly better condition than I was expecting. Needs a good clean, but other than the barrel nut, trigger mechanism cover and a few minor parts, it seems to have most of its original finish. As requested from D&B, it has an earlier 'MkV' stamped magazine housing. I was also pleased to find it has the earlier butt with the No.4 buttplate.

A few minor niggles, it has a Mk1 barrel nut (the purist in me would prefer a Mk2 - any sources?), the No.4 foresight protector is slightly bent, the foresight blade is loose and it appears to have 'mismatched' woodwork. All amendable though.

So what can you tell me about it from the markings other than it has an Elkington & Co made magazine housing?

To echo Geoff's sentiments; grabbem' while they're hot folks...
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[Peter Laidler]

The RTL indicates that it came from ROF Theale

The barrel nuts were fully interchangeable in theory and practice. You'll find the simpler to produce version on later Mk2 Stens. I expect that D&B will change it for you. The same applies to the foresight protectors and screws. We just fitted what was on the shelf

[bigduke6]

The barrel nuts were fully interchangeable in theory and practice. You'll find the simpler to produce version on later Mk2 Stens. I expect that D&B will change it for you. The same applies to the foresight protectors and screws. We just fitted what was on the shelf

Peter can you shed any light on the difference between the barrel nuts ? is it to do with the cut teeth, as the drawings I have (which are in the Knowledge Library ) show the the barrel nut with notches at the rear of the tube ?

Mark, the guns themselves would just be assembled or semi assembled on return from proof so its a lucky dip considering the amount they have...... my butt turned out to be Birch I think and come up ok after I steamed most of the big dents out and acquired a pistol grip to match.

Just about to do the electrolysis treatment on mine so ready for the bead blast, as I've got to do the crowns on the phone box....... (see watering hole) good excuse to do some cosmetics on the
MkV too.

[boristhepig]

Hi

Very pleased with the Sten I received and for the money cant knock it. Just glad I purchased mine before the price went up, as I see they are now on there web site for £295.

Terry

[Peter Laidler]

The Mk2 barrel nut has two rows of holes around the front and rear circumference as opposed to three rows on the Mk1. It was a relaxation in standard to allow one fabricator to use an existing hole punch that didn't have the depth to hole punch the central ring of holes. Anyone who's really clever tell the flock the difference between the Sten foresight protector screw and the rifle variant? But don't worry. Armourers didn't worry either and just used what was on the shelf.

#Worst thying you can do with a Sten Boris. Wind the mag housing around the casing.

[bigduke6]

Hi

Very pleased with the Sten I received and for the money cant knock it. Just glad I purchased mine before the price went up, as I see they are now on there web site for £295.

Terry

Guess there selling like hot cakes ? considering what they shifted before the 8th and what they have left I would say there are a lot of Mk V Stens out there or will be when they dry up. As Terry says and others the old price you can't argue..... looks better than 3 ducks on the wall too.

They have Sterlings for £250 which got me thinking if I don't get a Matchless or BSA and get a Bombardier Can-Am I,d need a Sterling .......

[peregrinvs]

The RTL indicates that it came from ROF Theale

Thanks. Interesting. That means I pass about half a mile from it's birthplace each time I drive down the M4.

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Mark, the guns themselves would just be assembled or semi assembled on return from proof so its a lucky dip considering the amount they have...... my butt turned out to be Birch I think and come up ok after I steamed most of the big dents out and acquired a pistol grip to match.

I think my one has a walnut grip and a birch or beech stock. The latter looks cosmetically scruffy, but I think it'll tidy up well. The grip looks rather more bashed, so I shall probably keep an eye out for a replacement.

[Vincent]

Received the gun from D&B today...

Is it a real live shooter or a Dewat?

[bigduke6]

Only Dewats in the UK Vincent, covers all SMG's, LMG, MG and Pistols. Although pistols are allowed if .22RF and are over 24", any other calibre its a revolver over 24" and Black powder pistols any shape or form. Pistols of Historic interest or obsolete calibre, (little bit more to it but thats the basics) can be kept.

No semi auto rifles unless its .22RF......

[peregrinvs]

So chaps, what's the secret to getting out the pin that holds the foresight block to the barrel? I've got everything else apart, but so far it doesn't want to budge and I'm trying to resist going down the 'use more force and / or a bigger hammer' route. Is a special tool required? Do they only go in one direction? etc.

Thanks,
Mark