Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, details the fascinating history and modification of chrome-plated Sterling SMGs used as props in the 1956 film '1984'. These early Patchett-designed Sterling L2A2 models were rendered non-functional for film use by replacing critical components with wooden replicas, painted silver to enhance their appearance on black and white film. The video highlights the unique integral bayonet and contrasts prop modifications with later film trends.
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