Videos tagged with Sten Gun

The Gerat Potsdam, a Mauser-produced German copy of the British Sten Mark II, was developed in late 1944. It featured a folded metal construction for its magazine well and barrel shroud, differing from the seamless British design. While functionally identical, these manufacturing differences were intended to speed up production for units like Skorzeny's commandos and the Volkssturm.

The Gerät Potsdam was a German copy of the British Sten Mark II submachine gun, produced by Mauser to meet the demand for a cheap, fast-to-manufacture firearm. Exactly 9,972 units were accepted by the Wehrmacht. Key visual differences include spot-welded barrel shrouds and magazine wells, and a lack of typical manufacturer markings.

This review of the Sterling Mark 6 9mm semi-automatic carbine highlights its historical significance as a descendant of the Sten gun and its iconic status as the basis for the Star Wars E-11 blaster. The video emphasizes the superior quality of original imported models compared to domestic parts-kit variants. Key features discussed include the practical side-mounted magazine and the folding stock, along with its reliable operation and enjoyable shooting experience. The expert assessment notes the instructor's deep knowledge of firearm history, design, and practical application.

This Q&A delves into British small arms of WWII, explaining design choices like the Sten's single-feed magazine and the rationale behind not adopting the Owen Gun. It contrasts the Bren with the Soviet DP, discusses the PIAT's regulatory history, and explores the reasons for Britain's delayed assault rifle development, focusing on doctrine and existing infrastructure.

This Q&A segment from Forgotten Weapons debunks the idea of a .455 Auto Sten Gun, highlighting the cartridge's unsuitability for reliable submachine gun feeding. Ian McCollum explains that by WWII, British pistols used .38-200, also ill-suited for SMGs, and that experimental .455 SMGs like the Owen Gun were unsuccessful, favoring 9mm Parabellum.

The Sten Mk5, dubbed the 'Cadillac' of the Sten family, was a significant upgrade featuring wood furniture and adopting components from the No. 4 Mk1 Enfield rifle. Despite early issues with a vertical front grip, it offered improved ergonomics and a push-through bolt safety. Produced in over 500,000 units, it served as the standard British SMG until the Sterling's adoption.

The Zagi M-91 is a Croatian submachine gun developed during the War of Independence, blending MP40 aesthetics with Sten Gun mechanics. It features a 9mm Parabellum chambering and uses MP40 magazines, with a rate of fire between 600-700 rpm. Early prototypes differed significantly from production models, showcasing a transition from metal to polymer components and fixed to telescoping stocks.

This video is a compilation of "The Best of Administrative Results 2023," featuring a wide variety of firearms, skits, shooting montages, and "shenanigans." The content showcases numerous specific firearm models, including rifles, pistols, and machine guns, spanning different eras and manufacturers. It also touches on topics like military ammo versus body armor, AI learning to use guns, and even flamethrowers. The channel also promotes merchandise, Patreon, and a Linktree for further engagement.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining a cross-sectioned Sten MK.II to explain the complexities of creating a semi-automatic firearm compared to a fully automatic one. The video highlights the Sten's design as a notable Second World War firearm. It's a sponsored segment by World of Guns, encouraging viewers to try the game themselves and linking to its availability on Steam, the App Store, and Google Play. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents the video and invites viewers to subscribe for more content, support their work through donations, and explore their museum.

This review explores a modernized semi-automatic Sten Mark V build, highlighting its historical context as a low-cost WWII emergency weapon. Despite improvements like Picatinny rails and a moderator, the 'Future Sten' faces reliability issues, particularly extraction failures, attributed to the inherent challenges of semi-automatic tube gun conversions. The video also critiques the Sten's original magazine design and compares its size to other historical SMGs.

This review of the Sten Mark II highlights its simple, cost-effective design born from WWII necessity. It details the direct blowback, open-bolt operation, rudimentary safety, and basic sights. The video also covers field stripping and a unique flat-storage feature, emphasizing its historical significance and manufacturing simplicity.

This video details a challenging Sterling SMG build, highlighting immediate range failures and persistent malfunctions like squib loads and feeding issues. The host demonstrates field-expedient repairs and discusses the complexities of modernizing a vintage design into a semi-automatic pistol, ultimately resorting to Glock 17 drills due to the Sterling's unreliability.