This video provides an in-depth look at the Sten Mk5 submachine gun, often referred to as the 'Cadillac' of the Sten series. It highlights the Mk5's distinctive features, including its wooden buttstock and pistol grip, which were influenced by the No. 4 Enfield rifle. The description details its design in 1943, its mechanical similarities to earlier Stens, and its improved handling. The video also touches on its production numbers, combat history during the Normandy invasion, and its service until the adoption of the L2 Sterling submachine gun. The description also promotes the "weaponsandwar.tv" platform and acknowledges the Royal Armouries for facilitating the filming and disassembly of the submachine gun.
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