A Sten MkII “tube gun”—this example was made by Charlie Erb, a Class II manufacturer from Pennsylvania. The original owner paid $150.00 for this Sten. The Sten is fitted with a No2 Mk2 “T-type” buttstock. The Sten submachine gun was created out of necessity during World War II by the British, who were standing alone against the German Army. Despite its crude appearance, it is possible that the British Sten gun has been used and copied more than any other submachine gun before or since.

STEN Machine Gun Parts & Accessories The STEN machine gun was most famously used during WW2 and the Korean War by the British and Commonwealth armies. STEN machine guns, parts and accessories were equipped with a simple design that allowed them to be mass produced quickly and with little cost.

Although there are a few original Stens in the NFA system, most of the Sten guns in private hands today were assembled from original part kits and a new U.S.-manufactured receiver tube. According to federal law, no original receiver foreign guns could be registered after 1968, but a new receiver could be manufactured and used to assemble a working submachine gun—after, of course, BATF approval. Unfortunately, laws were passed in 1986 ending any new (transferable) registration of machine guns. There were several versions or marks (models) of the 9mm Sten, ranging from the MkI to the MkVI. Some were limited production or experimental prototypes. The most common are the MkII, the MkV and the MkIII. The MkII variant was by far the most popular in the U.S., because of the large number of part sets available and its simple construction.

Fewer MkV Stens exist, due in part to the lesser number of MkV Stens manufactured and thus fewer available part sets. The MkIII was not as popular, due to its more integrated construction. The table is covered with Sten tubes at an English factory during World War II.

Like in the U.S., the British war industry workforce was comprised of females. The Sten submachine gun holds a certain mystique for many collectors. Perhaps it’s the weapon’s history, nostalgia or its simple but effective construction.

Judging by the number of countries that copied the Sten, the respect for the crude, utilitarian weapon was widespread. There is a fairly large amount of original and aftermarket parts and accessories available for the Sten: magazine pouches, mag loaders, caliber conversions and, on occasion, brand new parts still in their original packing. A number of different stocks and pistol grips are available, many cleverly fabricated from the plentiful T-style No2 Mk2 buttstocks. Prior to 1986, a large number of Sten “tube guns” were made and registered by Class II manufacturers, making them readily available for anyone looking for one. During the 1980s, prior to the 1986 ban, an MkII Sten “tube gun” could be purchased for as little as $150.00, plus the $200.00 federal transfer tax.

Most U.S.-made Sten tube guns were finished with a light to dark gray Parkerizing. As stated, the most common Sten is the MkII model. Many owners of an MkII have opted to upgrade their Stens to the more ergonomic MkV model or the even more refined Sterling MkIV. Sten guns converted to Sterling submachine guns are often referred to as Stenlings.

An MkV Sten “tube gun”—few MkV models were assembled in the U.S., due to the small number of available MkV parts available before the 1986 ban on transferable machine gun production. Original Parts Manufacturers A question often asked by Sten owners is, “Who is the British manufacturer marked on my magazine housing?” In the case of the Sten, it’s more a matter of who assembled my gun. Individual parts (including magazine housings) were made by hundreds of workshops and companies scattered throughout England. In place of names, codes were marked on the parts to conceal their origin. The parts were then shipped to factories that assembled them into weapons. Thousands of Sten part kits were imported from different countries, so it is possible that the markings on the housing may not be British. The key to identifying who assembled an original Sten is the original serial number.

Manufacturers of Sten receivers: CATCO, DLO Mfg, C. Erb, FAKTS, Fleming Firearms, Interport, John Stemple, Pearl Mfg, Qualified Mfg, Rubin, S&H Arms, Silver Bullet (York), Specialty Weapons, Taylor Manufacturing, Wilson Arms and York Arms. The MkII Sten There are several reasons for the popularity of the select-fire MkII model. The subgun is chambered for the common 9mm Parabellum cartridge. Download soul eater not sub indo 3gp full.

There seems to be an almost endless supply of inexpensive spare parts and magazines to maintain the gun for a long time. There are many original and aftermarket parts to enhance the Sten or to change its basic configuration. There are several original and aftermarket buttstocks and pistol grips, caliber conversions and barrels. The Sten MkII can be easily disassembled into a compact package for transport, concealment or storage, and the Sten is a good candidate for the mounting of a suppressor. The original finish on the Sten MkII varied by manufacturer, varying from dull blue-black to Parkerizing. An aftermarket, insulated canvas cover hides the muzzle end of the modern suppressor, giving it the appearance of an original suppressed Sten MKII S. The Sten is fitted with an early production No3 Mk0 buttstock with a diagonal strut for attaching a sling.