Pappy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Gathered some infos Sterling L2A3 Caliber 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum/NATO Modern Firearms ver. Weight, empty 2,7 kg Length (stock closed/open) 481 / 686 mm Barrel length 196 mm UKweapons blogspot ver Weight: 2.7 kg empty; 3.5 kg loaded Length (stock closed/open): 481 / 686 mm Barrel length: 198 mm Wikipedia ver. Weight, empty 2,72 kg(6 pounds) Length (stock closed/open) 483(19") / 690 mm(27,2") Barrel length 198 mm(7,8") The L2A3 is the military version of the Mark 4 Sterling sub-machine gun. This gun is a modified variant of the L2A1. The weapon is constructed entirely of steel and plastic and has a folding butt which folds up underneath Tubular receiver, which also serves as a barrel jacket at the front, contains a cylindrical bolt with fixed firing pin. Bolt body has several spiral grooves on its outside surface which collect the dust and fouling from inside the receiver, and thus greatly improve reliability of the gun under field conditions. The receiver and the barrel heat shield was made from steel tube, the bolt was machined, with fixed firing pin and four special ribs, designed to gather and remove the dust and fouling from the receiver Buttstock is made from stamped steel and folds down and below the receiver to save space. Standard sights include protected front blade and flip-up rear aperture sight, marked for 100 and 200 yards range, and also protected from sides by sturdy "ears". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 We never can get enough info, really sharp pictures there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Cool piccies mate I'm was lucky enough to buy one not so long ago, I paid £270 for it which I didnt feel was too bad as its in pretty good complete condition and had 2 magazines and the sling. There a lovely gun in the hand, fairly heavy for what it is though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Cool piccies mate I'm was lucky enough to buy one not so long ago, I paid £270 for it which I didnt feel was too bad as its in pretty good complete condition and had 2 magazines and the sling. There a lovely gun in the hand, fairly heavy for what it is though keep it coming brothers I'll try to gather any infos 'bout the real sterling as many as I can too on this thread. For consideration if anybody want to grab one,or scratch builders. Looking at the weight,I bet it was heavy,but having one for e-11 convertion for props is always a treat But I can't have one for sure Aaaahh forget it,let's keep those infos coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Hi Pappy Here's a few more for you And here's a Mk.6 with an extented barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1549 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Pics of my stirling project , sorry about the quality of some pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marcel Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Cool conversion dude, your ahead of me with your one. Im still hanging on for a real M38. Are you stripping the paint or leaving as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 TOO COOL BROTHERS!!! THANKS!! :lol: Cool pics Billhag,real ones always a treat indeed TD-1549 i can see clear all the pictures bro!! And all the hard work you've done,EXCELLENT WORK!! okay....im all wet now Bet it will help someone out there no matter who Hey...got this not too long ago,hope its still available STERLING FOR SALE - UK Region UK-Region again And whats THIS? NO ITS NOT MINE.....you.....you.......................MOMMYYYY!!! "LET GO OF HIM!" "ouw....aw.....aw.......ouch.!!!" Sorry i borrow this STERLING TUTORIAL this is one of many valuable info,special thanks for the maker I dont know if this GUNSMITH and GUN MANUFACTURERS Directory will help,MAYBE they're willing to make only the main body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Dragon Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 If anybody has access to a few of the parts to sell, I am in need of a folding stock, cocking lever and selector switch. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 That last Uk link for Saracen imports is where i got my Deac Sterling from, there was 1 left though at the time now theres none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 make one for ourself from a blacksmith or someone if you had no luck or a chance.......like me handgrips and greeblies for E-11 is the hardest part to make i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1549 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Stirling end caps and mags available here http://www.battleorders.co.uk/acatalog/MILITARIA.html They may also have trigger grips too. Please note that they are closing down soon , so be quick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Great Link Bro!! bet he'll happy with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 STERLING MANUAL: http://propaholics.wolfchasers.com/uploade...MG%20Manual.pdf Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Enjoyed! Thank you very much sir now where did I put my teeth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 If anyone has a spare from a parts kit, or knows a source, I need the metal pin that the trigger pivots on. I have replaced the missing piece with a wooden dowel, which is OK, but I really want the original part. ALSO, TD-1549, what are you using for your mag-well cylinders, they look amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Did the cylider wires go in the front side of the bracket like shown in the pics above and in the movies? Is there a clear pic anywhere of this. On my resin E11 I stuck the wires in the back end direct into the cyliders them selves. Oh Confusion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billhag Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Did the cylider wires go in the front side of the bracket like shown in the pics above and in the movies? Is there a clear pic anywhere of this. On my resin E11 I stuck the wires in the back end direct into the cyliders them selves. Oh Confusion Marcel I don't think there is any 100% clear shots of the wires in location in the film. I think most people go by the black and white photos on 'Parts Of Star Wars' or just go by what they think looks right. Here's some pickies mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 :0Lighten: thanks for the pics Bill!! Tyranus,someone is doing a run of cylinders on the RPF,forgot where i putted the link,but its there! hope the man is still doing it Your sterling manual..............aaaahh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyranus Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 PM sent about RPF cyliners run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pappy Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I know that everyone wants a real sterling for E-11 replica,but is it possible to make it from scrath: barrel,body etc. But the problem is,what is the real one made of,I know for sure that it is not a regular steel,and definitely not an alluminium,if there's a real sterling owner wants to share,I would be very appreciate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-6958 Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 For the cylinders i used 2 air hose joints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted December 15, 2008 Author Share Posted December 15, 2008 thats great! thanks jens this is too good too from The Prop Store of london A great reff for weathering it i must say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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