Full-Auto STEN Part 2

Published on December 1, 2021
Duration: 3:48

This video provides a detailed look at the STEN Mk II submachine gun, showcasing its external components and demonstrating its full-auto capabilities. Slow-motion footage reveals the open-bolt blowback operation, while multiple shooters highlight recoil management. The STEN Mk II is presented as a historically significant, simple-to-operate SMG.

Quick Summary

The STEN Mk II is a World War 2 submachine gun operating via an open-bolt blowback system. It features a side-loading magazine well, a simple wire stock, and fires 9mm Luger ammunition, typically from a 32-round magazine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00STEN Mk II Visual Inspection
  2. 00:51Full-Auto Live Fire Demonstration
  3. 01:28Slow-Motion Action Analysis
  4. 01:58Multiple Shooter Perspectives

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key external features of the STEN Mk II shown in the video?

The STEN Mk II features a side-loading magazine well, a tubular receiver, and a simple wire stock. The video also highlights the charging handle and the overall basic external components of this historical firearm.

How does the STEN Mk II operate during firing?

The STEN Mk II operates using an open-bolt blowback system. This mechanism is clearly demonstrated in slow-motion, showing the bolt cycling, stripping a round, firing, and ejecting spent 9mm casings.

What is the typical capacity and caliber of the STEN Mk II?

The STEN Mk II typically uses a 32-round stick magazine and fires the 9mm Luger (also known as 9x19mm Parabellum) cartridge. This caliber and capacity were standard for many submachine guns of its era.

What makes the STEN Mk II's firing characteristics unique?

The STEN Mk II is noted for its characteristic slow rate of fire and its horizontal magazine orientation. These features are clearly visible during the live-fire demonstration sequences in the video.

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