Originally developed in the last years of World War II, the Sterling SMG replaced the STEN gun from the 1950s into the 1990s. Blade front and two-leaf peep rear sights, full length ventilated handguard, Sterling model nomenclature on the magazine well, and "STERLING ARMAMENT, ENGLAND/LAW ENFORCEMENT, ATHENS GA" on the right side of the trigger housing. The trigger group is equipped with an "A R S" (full-auto, semi-auto, safe) selector, with proper helical ribbing and double recoil springs, a checkered quick release grip, and an underfolding metal stock. Includes a properly shortened knife bayonet, 12 inches overall with an 8 inch clip point blade etched "STERLING", "BSA/C" marked pommel, and a black enamel finished sheath.