Specifications

Weapon type:

Submachine gun

Weight:

3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)

Calibre:

9x19mm Parabellum

Effective range:

100 m (109 yd)

Rate of fire:

550 rounds per minute

Designed:

1941

Designer:

Harold Turpin, Reginald Shepherd

Manufacturer:

Royal Small Arms Factory, BSA, ROF Fazakerley and others

Number produced:

Over 4 million

Action:

Blowback, open bolt

In service:

1941-1960s

Muzzle velocity:

365 m/s (1,198 ft/s)

Bullets:

124 grain FMJ historical military load, also in modern reproduction

Capacity:

32-round detachable box magazine

The Sten submachine gun represents British wartime ingenuity at its finest. Designed for mass production during WWII when resources were scarce, this iconic weapon became a symbol of resistance across occupied Europe.

Despite its rudimentary appearance, the Sten delivers reliable automatic fire and exceptional durability in adverse conditions. Its simple design means fewer moving parts to malfunction in the dirt and grime of combat.

Experience a piece of military history and feel the raw mechanical simplicity that helped win a world war. The Sten offers straightforward handling with its distinctive side-mounted magazine and minimalist design.

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