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Designed for use by WW2 paratroopers and commando units, this is the silhouette straight steel pistol grip (without finger indentations)for use with most Sten gun SMG models including the Sten Mk II (Mk 2), Sten Mk III (Mk 3) SMG models of the WWII and post war.  Just the accessory you need for your Sten display SMG.models, converting it almost to a pistol, in place of the standard butt stock. An interesting accessory for one of the most produced WWII SMG series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall height: 6\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip height: 4.3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip width: .75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrip depth: 1.35\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory of the Sten Gun-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mark II was the most common variant, with two million units produced. It was a much rougher weapon than the Mk I. The flash eliminator and the folding handle (the grip) of the Mk I was eliminated. A removable barrel was now provided which projected 3 inches (76 mm) beyond the barrel sleeve. Also, from the operator's perspective, a special catch allowed the magazine to be slid partly out of the magazine housing and the housing rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise, together covering the ejection opening and allowing the weapon and magazine both to lie flat on its side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinston Churchill with a Sten Mk II in Shoeburyness on June 13th 1941.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel sleeve was shorter and rather than having small holes on the top, it had three sets of three holes equally spaced on the shroud. To allow a soldier to hold a Sten by the hot barrel sleeve with the supporting hand, an insulating lace-on leather sleeve guard was sometimes issued.[7] Sten Mk II's in German possession were designated MP.749(e). 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This conical version is the early model of the scabbard, pre-dating later tubular metal and plastic scabbards, as well as the US-made Victory Scabbards with integral frog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26169485765,"sku":"ABB10017","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ayb4003__1.jpg?v=1651683702"},{"product_id":"british-wwii-sten-mk5-rear-pistol-grip-paratrooper-and-commando","title":"British WWII Sten MK5 Rear Pistol Grip - Paratrooper and Commando","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Made Item: Replicated from experimental prototype drawings; this is an all steel silhouette version of the special forces Sten MK5 rear grip, replacing both wood handgrip and buttstock, for use by commandos and paratroopers. Only produced on a trial basis, WWII ended before full manufacture could be put into motion. 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