Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! The Sten Mk V represents the pinnacle of the Sten submachine gun series, designed in 1943 as a more refined version of its predecessors. Unlike earlier models prioritizing rapid, economical production, the Mk5 focused on improved ergonomics and handling. While retaining the core mechanical design of earlier Stens, the Mk5’s fire control group was repositioned to accommodate the pistol grip. This variant entered combat as early as the Normandy invasion in June 1944 and was well-received by troops for its superior handling characteristics. Production totaled 527,428 units, and the Mk5 remained in service until the adoption of the L2 Sterling submachine gun in 1957, with some examples persisting into the late 1960s. The Sten Mk5 represents the evolution of a utilitarian wartime design into a more refined and user-friendly weapon.
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