May 28 & 29, 2020 Extraordinary, Sporting, & Collector Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/28/2020
Fine partially refinished British Sten MK III machine gun as registered by “HR GUNS” of Plant City, FL as indicated on the incoming registration form and retaining original serial number and markings “SG8” on magazine housing and cover forward of trigger guard. One original 32 round magazine is included. The Sten machine gun is a very simple and straightforward machine gun made mostly of metal stamped parts. It was far less costly, $10.00 U.S. in 1942 and quicker to produce than any of the previous sub-machine guns the British had fielded. The Mark III model was an even less costly to produce successor to the Mark II model with simplified attachment of the magazine housing and sheet metal shroud which covered the barrel. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original black enamel paint finish with some chipping away on metal part exclusive of the lower assembly, shoulder loop, and magazine, which are repainted black enamel. “HR GUNS, Plant City, FL” on right side of lower assembly. Magazine has a lustrous blue refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-049
Manufacturer
HR Guns / England