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.

Excellent, with 98% of the original matte black finish, showing some mild handling marks. The sheath is a very tight fit for the bayonet, otherwise both are in very good order. Mechanically excellent. NOTE: This weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that 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 478. This weapon is currently registered as being "LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)" and as such can only be purchased by an FFL, with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License.