This video delves into the history and design of the Sten MkI and MkI* submachine guns, often referred to as the "Original Plumber's Nightmare." It highlights the rapid development by Harold Turpin in response to the urgent need for affordable infantry weapons during WWII. The description details the initial prototype, production by the Singer sewing machine company, and the simplification from the MkI to the MkI* model by removing the flash cone and wooden front grip. The video also briefly mentions subsequent Sten models (MkII, MkIII, MkV) and their eventual replacement by the Sterling. The content is enriched by access to rare submachine guns from the Royal Armouries collection, providing a valuable historical and technical perspective.
This video from American Rifleman Television focuses on the British Sten submachine carbine. It highlights the Sten's development during the Battle of Britain as a response to an urgent arms shortage. The description emphasizes its effectiveness despite being produced quickly with common tools and materials, noting its reliability and widespread use in occupied Europe during World War II. The Sten gun is presented as a testament to functional design achieved under challenging circumstances.
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