Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine, Foregrip & Sling - Serial 169222 German Afrikakorp but no evidence of pitting

but no evidence of pitting

It is also marked with three different "temple stamps" in the upper right corner

they vigorously rallied

the correct schwarz (black) Waffenfarbe (Corps Color) for Baupioniere and Luftwaffen-Pioniere (Construction & Luftwaffe Engineer Corps)

Under the command of Colonel Michaelis

Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine, Foregrip & Sling - Serial 169222 German Afrikakorp but no evidence of pittingOriginal Item: Only one available. Introduced in 1944, the Mk V was essentially a better quality, more elaborate version of the Mk 2. Changes included a wooden pistol grip, a vertical wooden fore grip (only on early versions), a wooden stock, and a bayonet mount. There was a No4 LeeEnfield foresight and the weapon was of better quality manufacture and finish than the Mk2 and Mk3. The Sten bandolier issued to paratroopers held seven full magazines.