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However, even the MkI* still required too much time to make an even simpler weapon was needed. The MkI had a few features, like the handguard, folding foregrip and a flash eliminator that were considered unnecessary. The first prototypes were designated as the T-40, quickly followed by the Carbine, Machine and Sten MkI. Enter Reginald Shepard and Harold Turpin, credited with designing the Sten gun. The country was quickly running out of cash and needed cheap indigenous submachine guns and lots of them. The Lanchester proved to be far too labor intensive to make a less complicated design was needed. The first British submachine gun was the Lanchester, which was copied from a captured German MP28 II. Unfortunately, many ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean, transporting the Thompsons and ammunition, became victims of German U-boat attacks. Desperate, England began purchasing expensive Thompson submachine guns from the U.S. England was next on Hitler’s agenda.Įngland, first shunning the concept of the submachine gun, but facing an imminent cross-channel invasion by the Germans, soon changed her mind. The well-prepared German army was rolling over countries in weeks. On, Germany launched an offensive against France and attacked the neutral nations of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Denmark capitulated after a few hours Norway was conquered within two months. In April 1940, Germany invaded Denmark and Norway.
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By 6 October the last pockets of Polish defenders were silenced. On 17 September Russia joined Germany and invaded Poland from the east. World War II started when Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939. The humble Sten gun was borne of desperation in a troubled time, as England was standing alone against the unrelenting German Army.
#STEN MARK 2 MAGAZINE HOUSING SERIES#
Part 1 in a Series About the British Submachine Gun
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The integral design proved inferior when tested against an MkII, and production was terminated after a brief production run. Please see our legal page for more information.ABOVE: The MkIII Sten was designed to speed production and reduce cost. We assume no liability associated with misuse of our products. All orders are subject to acceptance by IMA Inc, which reserves the right to refuse any order. By placing an order, the buyer represents that he/she is in compliance with the law and will utilize the items in a lawful manner. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the buyer to be in compliance of laws that govern their specific location. IMA works diligently to be aware of these ever changing laws and obeys them accordingly. Gun magazine laws, concealed weapons laws, laws governing new made display guns, airsoft guns, blank fire guns, and other items vary greatly by nation, state and locality.
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