Also, please note that neither the author nor MILSURPS.COM recommends that any member of these forums, or a reader of this article, try this type of experimentation without the proper knowledge, equipment and training. MILSURPS.COM accepts no legal liability or responsibility for any claims made or opinions expressed herein, nor is this article published to encourage anyone to build, modify or alter any device or firearm mentioned that would be in violation of any local, regional, or other country laws. Note: The opinions expressed herein or statements made in this article are solely those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Military Surplus Collectors Forums, or the ownership and moderation group of this site. Its weight was just over six pounds (2.7 kg) unloaded.ġ. The butt was a steel frame that, with the barrel, could be removed without difficulty so that the disassembled weapon could be easily hidden. 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. Sten Mk II vs Mk III - posted in Sten and Sterling Message Boards: What are the pluses and minuses of the Sten Mk II vs the Mk III Is either more desirable, collectible, valuable than the otherAlso, would a Mk III with the skeleton stock be correct or would only the T stock be soEducate me a bit. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled with links to the gun parts for easy check out. The most common version of the Sten gun was 30 inches (76.2 cm) long with a barrel of 7.5 inches (19 cm). Find parts for a Ruger Mark 2 in this easy-to-understand schematic. The Sten gun remained in service until the late 1950s. The gun was so ubiquitous that its name became all but a generic term for submachine gun. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of Sten guns were provided to underground movements everywhere in Europe during that war. This article contains a complete set of plans for machining a STEN SUBMACHINE GUN, 9-millimetre submachine gun that became the standard such weapon in the British Commonwealth armed forces during World War II. I was also curious as to the correct finish.Copyright ©2006 - 2011 by bigduke6 and MILSURPS.COM I’ll probably end up with both, but the Mk III is what is currently available.
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I wanted a Mk II because of the easy change barrel (get a suppressed set up for a spare). The price of this kit is 180.00 shipping and handling included. This kit will make an excellent weapon or will replace any worn parts on a registered sten submachine gun. I have a line on a nice Mk III right now. This parts kit for the British Sten Mark II 9mm is complete except for the reciever tube.
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Still, I enjoy shooting a MKIII simply because of that looong sight radius, rib, and blade front sight. MKIII STEns typically are not as desirable since they are even more cheaply made than a MKII and have that riveted-in barrel. forces the sear down, holding the breach block to the rear and readying the gun to fire again. Both types were in production at the same time.Īs a shooter/owner, I would prefer to get a MKII as they are more versatile and easier to modify. The Sten Gun was first used at Dieppe by Canadian troops. The folding brace and stocks for the MPX/MCX are some of the best things to come out for the firearm industry. Whichever stocks were on hand while they were assembling guns would be used. This Sten MKII pistol looks like a lot of fun and with the small additions of adding Picatinny rails to the top and back, it is a lot more practical. Not enough cooling holes to allow heat to dissipate quickly, though.Įither stock is correct for either model. Barrel shroud is part of the receiver and goes to the muzzle. Better sights with longer radius and long rib makes sight acquisition and accuracy very good. Barrel replacement involves grinding out rivets. MKIII - Basically a 'disposable' submachine gun. Barrel shroud is too short to ensure you don't touch a hot barrel.
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Easily changed barrel, magazine well can be swiveled as safety or dirt prevention method when not firing. They breathe a whole new life into firearms. Wanted the keep the look of a Mk2s but didnt want to stamp the gun so kind of copied a TacSol style barrel. MKII - Short sight radius, horrible pyramid front sight. This Sten MKII pistol looks like a lot of fun and with the small additions of adding Picatinny rails to the top and back, it is a lot more practical.