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Lot 2505:English Mark III Sten Class III 'Sales Sample' Submachine Gun

May 6th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Lot 2505:English Mark III Sten Class III 'Sales Sample' Submachine Gun

May 6th, 2017|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$4,000 - $8,000

English Mark III Sten Class III/NFA "Sales Sample" Submachine Gun

Fixed blade and peep sights, the former resting on the rib formed by the top welding, with "STEN M.C. MKIII" and "LB/B0450" on the magazine well. Properly equipped with a tube steel buttstock.

ConditionFine as refinished with 70% of the blue finish remaining. Patches of shallow pitting are scattered throughout and under the blue, with high point and edge wear, scratches, and some oxidation. Mechanically very fine. 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.

Details

ManufacturerEnglish

ModelMk III

TypeMachine gun

Serial number

ClassClass III

Caliber / Gauge9 mm para

Barrel7 3/4 inch round

Finishblue

Stocksteel

Item LocationRock Island, IL