Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine, Foregrip & Sling - Serial 32148 Magazines including a faded cartouche

including a faded cartouche

There is some oxidation on the top of the bore towards the muzzle

issued on March 24

and then was deacquisitioned

well patinated

Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine, Foregrip & Sling - Serial 32148 Magazines including a faded cartoucheOriginal 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.