This is an excellent example of a fully functional WWII British MKII STEN submachine gun. These SMGs were the workhorse of the British and United Kingdom forces throughout WWII to include many US, and Free French Resistance forces as well as Allied paratroopers and special operations units. They were produced in several configurations with the MKII being the most widely used and remained well in service until the 1970s. They are a simple blow-back operated SMG that can be fired both in full or semi-automatic. They have three basic machined parts; the barrel, barrel bushing and bolt with the various remaining parts all produced from sheet metal stamping all welded together. It is estimated that well over 1 million were produced with an estimated manufacturing cost of approximately $9.00 each. During WWII they were produced by two primary factories, BSA Shirley and the Royal Ordnance factory at Fazakerley, as well as Canada and after WWII also in India. The top of the magazine well housing is marked "STEN MKII" with the underside marked "FK 71265" over "SECO & CO.". The receiver/tube itself is unmarked or proofed, with a small (PHX) etched on the right side, with the left rear trigger housing stamped "ENGLAND". This example has later "T" style buttstock and is complete with one 20 round and six 30 round Sten magazines, two canvas magazine pouches and an original canvas STEN sling. Currently the BATF paperwork list the manufacture of this weapon as "ENGLAND WWII".

Excellent with 98% of the parkerized finish overall with only minor edge wear. The various accessories, magazine and pouches are all in excellent condition. NOTE: This item is currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, as a National Firearms Act (NFA) weapon, which has been classified as a Curio or Relic as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. Before bidding on this item, it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the bidder/Class 3 FFL holder to comply and understand with all the State and Federal transfer laws and restrictions that apply in their current place of residence.