Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine - Serial 69306 Other European Militaria The slide is a leather

The slide is a leather thong affair which rests above the stem

Abergavenny

though it is missing the screw that retains the throat

There is light oxidation and patination on this

Measures 28" x 21"

Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine - Serial 69306 Other European Militaria The slide is a leatherOriginal Item: Only one available. Introduced in 1944, the Mk V was essentially a better quality, more elaborate version of the Mk 2. Changes included a wooden pistol grip, a vertical wooden fore grip (only on early versions), a wooden stock, and a bayonet mount. There was a No4 LeeEnfield foresight and the weapon was of better quality manufacture and finish than the Mk2 and Mk3. The Sten bandolier issued to paratroopers held seven full magazines.