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    New Patchett / Sterling book

    Has anyone read it?

    https://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Subm...=UTF8&qid=&sr=
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    Haven't even seen it, looks to be cheap enough though.
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    It’s from a series of books, Bren, Sten, Enfield etc. I doubt there will be much new info in there.

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    What else is there to say after Peter Laidlericon's tour de force?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MGMike View Post
    What else is there to say after Peter Laidlericon's tour de force?
    Just finished it and there is something Peter didn’t cover, the two Sterling experimental 7.62x51 rifles. Other than that, it doesn’t come close to Peter’s fantastic book. It’s one of things I lost in the flood. Most was just stuff, but I really miss Peter’s Sterling book.

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    I received a copy and while I have only skimmed it, as noted, it is NOT "The Guns of Dagenham". BUT, I thought is was a nice, brief overview covering many of the prototypes and working developmental models up to the production weapon. The book has color throughout, so that is a nice touch. They cover campaigns and actions inclusive of the Sterlings performance, if somewhat brief in description. If one does not care to spend the price that the Laidlericon/Howroyd copy can run, this would be a cheaper, abbreviated alternative.

    Btw, seeing the gold plated Sterling in full color is a bit more impressive than seeing it in B&W. No disrespect to the Bible of Sterling (The Guns of Dagenham).

    See if you can find it in your local bookstore or have them order for you. With the $10 shipping on top of the purchase price, I paid $30, which is about $10 too much. :-)

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