Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine - Serial 69306 Other European Militaria The slide is a leather

The slide is a leather thong affair which rests above the stem

Between rounds Andrews used his bayonet to dispose of any nearby opponent

The core paint on the iron center is also  complete on both sides

the Germans closed that gap up

There is light oxidation and patination on this

Original British WWII Sten Mk V Display Submachine Gun with Magazine - Serial 69306 Other European Militaria The slide is a leatherOriginal Item: Only one available. Introduced in 1944, the Mk V was essentially a better quality, more elaborate version of the Mk 2. Changes included a wooden pistol grip, a vertical wooden fore grip (only on early versions), a wooden stock, and a bayonet mount. There was a No4 LeeEnfield foresight and the weapon was of better quality manufacture and finish than the Mk2 and Mk3. The Sten bandolier issued to paratroopers held seven full magazines.