Sten Info Needed

[kck8385]

Looking at C&R MK II and need info.

 

1. Is the serial number on the magwell

 

2.Is the name on the magwell the manufacturer or a sub-contractor who made the magwell?

 

3. Is the manuf name on the tube?

 

4. What are the abbreviations used by the manufacturers on the magwell? ie What abbreviation did Enfield use etc...

 

5. I am looking at a C&R with a ground spot weld on the top and bottom of the tube in front of the front site. Is this a re-watt?

 

Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

Kevin

 

 

 

[Endiana]

Kevin-

Here are some answers for you:

 

1. Yes, the serial # is on the magwell on C&R Stens.

 

2. The name on the magwell is the factory where the gun was assembled- most parts were sub-contracted out & assembled in a central location.

 

3. There should be no manufacturer's name on a C&R Sten tube.

 

4. I don't have these offhand- Get Peter Laidler's book "The Sten Machine Carbine"- it's the bible on Sten info.

 

5. These spot welds could be from a field modification- armorers would semi-permanently attach the barrel unit to the gun to prevent it loosening in action with a spot or two of weld. These might have been removed by a previous owner, as they would be a detriment to a civilian shooter. (Or they could indicate a re-watt as well- attaching the barrel "permanently" to the receiver & plugging it with weld was considered dewatting at one time.)

 

Hope this helps- good luck with your purchase!

[kck8385]

Thanks for the information.

 

Kevin