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Lot #2548
Lot #2550

Lot 2549: Sterling Mark III, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Scarce Sterling Mark III Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Lot 2549: Sterling Mark III, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun

Scarce Sterling Mark III Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: October 5, 2024

Estimated Price: $15,000 - $25,000
Price Realized:
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Scarce Sterling Mark III Submachine Gun, Class III/NFA Fully Transferable Machine Gun, with Accessories

Manufacturer: Sterling Armament Ltd
Model: MK III
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 9 mm
Barrel: 9 inch round
Finish: textured black
Grip:
Stock: metal
Item Views: 4127
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Class: Class III
Description:

Developed towards the end of World War II, the Sterling Submachine Gun was the direct successor to the STEN as Britain's go-to main line submachine gun, in active use through the 1950s and into the 1990s. An evolution of the tubular receiver design exemplified by the British STEN and German MP-40, the Sterling had a reputation for reliability and accuracy, and was adopted by a number of military and police units as their close quarters battle weapon. Post front and two-leaf peep rear sights, with a bayonet lug on the ventilated heat shield, Sterling markings on the magazine well, checkered pistol grip, unmarked right handed selector with safe/semi/auto positions, and an underfolding buttstock. The bolt is fitted with a fixed firing pin and integral spiral fluting, with a single-spring recoil assembly. Included with the lot is a canvas sling, bayonet with sheath, manual, four extra magazines, and a shipping box. This Sterling Submachine gun is consecutively numbered to the following lot.

Rating Definition:

Near new, with original finish, light handling marks overall, dried grease, and original protective storage wrap on the muzzle, bayonet lug, and endcap, the latter having been cut slightly by test cycling of the bolt. The furniture is in equal condition, the accessories are in very fine order, and the box is very good. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 479.



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