Manufactured in Canada in 1945, this STEN Mark II submachine gun was ordered by the Chinese government, and bears their nomenclature on top of the magazine well. One of the signature Commonwealth weapons of WWII, the STEN was largely constructed from tube steel and metal stampings, a significant departure from the previous generation of beautiful but expensive SMGs, giving the Allies a light, effective, and inexpensive close-quarters weapon. Long Branch STENs wound up on both sides of the Nationalist/Communist Chinese split, with many in inventory converted to 7.62 Tokarev and used in the Korean War. Blade front and peep rear sights, with the Chinese markings (essentially "Made in Canada, STEN Machine Gun") on top and the Long Branch model, serial number and date on the underside. A two-position "R" and "A" marked selector switch is installed on the trigger group, with occasional "Broad Arrow" proofs and a tubular steel buttstock. A number of accessories are included; three loading tools, a blued steel pistol grip, a STEN-compatible bayonet (spike configuration, 11 1/2" OAL, 7 1/2" blade, slots over barrel and interfaces with heat shield), a spare buttstock configured to carry the bayonet, two magazine pouches (one unmarked canvas with leather trim, one U.S.-marked canvas), and twelve extra magazines.

Very fine, with 70% of the thin arsenal phosphate finish, showing some bright edge wear, scattered scuffs and handling marks, and areas of brown patina. The magazine well markings are crisp. Mechanically needs some adjustment, as the action cycles full automatic only. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) that is classified as a "Curios 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.