MkV Sten Gun markings.

[John Dillinger]

Does anyone know what R/L & M70 stand for on the upper magazine housing on a MkV Sten

 

There's also a V over S

See photo.

Thanks.

 

Edited February 1, 2021 by John Dillinger

[Annihilator]

Its not R/L but RTL Royal Theale manufacture

[John Dillinger]

That's great to know much appreciated thanks

[BillyDixon]

how about a picture of other side of mag housing < just wondering,

[m3bobby]

The SV is indicative of the Mk5, simply means STEN mkV

 

I think this is a EU spec deac judging by the blob of weld which likely has a pin under it to block the mag well.

[AlanDavid]

I cant see M70 in the photo but if present this is the manufactures code for E. David & Sons (Evercool) Ltd, Reditch. They made triggers, mag catch & platform and ejectors.

 

The overlaid VS is the logo for Vi Spring Products who made mag components, springs and breech blocks. Not all companies used the S M N code system. All the above is in Skenneton's book on WW2 British small arms.

 

Vi Spring Co is still in existence having been founded in 1901. They make custom made beds.

 

Regards

 

AlanD

[AlanDavid]

Double post.

Edited February 27, 2021 by AlanDavid

[John Dillinger]

how about a picture of other side of mag housing < just wondering,

Here you go Billy.

 

[John Dillinger]

Gents appreciate your help and for taking the time to reply much appreciated.

Lots of useful info

[johnsonlmg41]

There is actually a new Skennerton book out with updates/2nd edition "The broad arrow MK 2" with all the codes and marking descriptions. I haven't managed to get too deep in yet, but it's a great reference to have on the shelf just for such occasions!

 

Still looking for a copy of the "Armorer's perspective No 4 (t) sniper rifle"