Original British Sterling Submachine Gun Khaki Web Sling- Dated Original Machine Gun Part Sets at the peak of fitness

at the peak of fitness

Shortly after becoming a major supplier of Martini-Henry rifles

8 rifle was one of these

meant to serve as a light machine gun in a support role

was carried in action by Colonel Robert W

Original British Sterling Submachine Gun Khaki Web Sling- Dated Original Machine Gun Part Sets at the peak of fitnessOriginal Item: Unissued, with markings and postwar dates. Constructed of khaki or brown webbing with brass fittings. The Sterling submachine gun is a British sub machine gun. It was tested with the British Army in 19441945 as a replacement for the Sten. In 1944, the British General Staff issued a specification for a new submachine gun. It stated that the weapon should weigh no more than six pounds (2. 7 kg), should fire 919mm Parabellum ammunition,