Why did the Sten gun have a sideways magazine?
They used a side mounted magazine because it was what they were used to and because it worked. At least one reason that many of the UK & Commonwealth deployed weapons had Magazine on side or on top (Sten,Sterling. Bren,Owen) was to allow the shooter to go to prone with out the mag getting in the way.
How much does a Sten SMG cost?
Over four million Stens in various versions were made in the 1940s, making it the second most produced submachine gun of the Second World War, after the Soviet PPSh-41….Sten.
| Sten, submachine gun | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | £2 6s in 1942 |
| Produced | 1941– (version dependent) |
| No. built | 3.7–4.6 million (all variants, depending on source) |
How many rounds are in a Sten gun magazine?
The most common version of the Sten gun was 30 inches (76.2 cm) long with a barrel of 7.5 inches (19 cm). It fired at a rate of 550 rounds per minute, and it had a 32-round box magazine that, however, tended to jam if more than 30 rounds were loaded.
Was the Sten gun bad?
“It wasn’t a reliable instrument for anything over 100 yards, but for anything close-quarters it was very reliable.” But the Sten gun’s habit of jamming led to one of the messiest covert operations of the war.
Is the Sterling SMG still in use?
Production ceased in 1988 with the closing of Sterling Armaments by British Aerospace/Royal Ordnance. ROF no longer makes full weapons, but still manufactures spare parts for certified end users.
Did the Germans use the Sten gun?
Because the Sten was so easy to produce versions were made during World War II in territory occupied by the Germans. Resistance groups in France, Norway, Denmark and most notably Poland produced the weapon.
Was the Sten gun any good?
“It wasn’t a reliable instrument for anything over 100 yards, but for anything close-quarters it was very reliable.” The British Special Operations Executive provided thousands of Sten Guns to partisan groups and resistance fighters as well. The weapons were distributed widely throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Is a Sten gun a grease gun?
45-inch calibre, nine-pound weapon called the “grease gun” because it resembled the device used to grease automobiles. The British Sten gun, extremely simple and inexpensive yet very effective, was issued to paratroops and commandos beginning in 1941 and was also smuggled to partisans in Europe.
Are stens illegal?
They aren’t banned. The laws are convoluted but it’s perfectly legal to own a machine gun.
Was the grease gun reliable?
45 caliber M3 “Grease Gun” during a behind-the-scenes tour at the Naval Heritage and History Command in Washington, D.C. Though it might look crude, the design proved rugged and reliable in combat for more than two decades.
Are these the nicest Sten magazines ever seen on the market?
These are some of the nicest original STEN ever seen on the market. As visible in the inventory picture, there are some minor dings, scratches, and surface blemishes on… Original 32 rd British-production STEN magazines in good condition with very minor scratches and dings.
How many sten 32 round magazines are there?
Four (4) British 32 round STEN magazines in Yugoslav leather SMG Magazine Pouch. Magazine and Pouch are in fair condition (Surface blemishes (Rust, Pitting, Dents, etc.) on both) Magazine Shipping Restrictions If you use our web store to… Original STEN Mk2 magazine filler.
Are there any original Sten magazines with pattern followers?
Original 32 rd British-production STEN magazines in very good condition with Stainless Steel Follower. These are the earlier pattern followers typically seen on Lanchester SMG magazines. These are some of the nicest original STEN ever seen…
What is the condition of the Sten Mk2 magazine?
Magazine and Pouch are in fair condition (Surface blemishes (Rust, Pitting, Dents, etc.) on both) Magazine Shipping Restrictions If you use our web store to… Original STEN Mk2 magazine filler. Most have E&C Co or LEI markings Low Grade Condition – Most have pitting left over from our de-rusting process like the one pictured.