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rcbif · Registered
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Discussion Starter · #1 · Jan 18, 2013
So for some reason or another, I caught a random sten obsession, and decided to build a few. This is my
sten mk2.5, a mkii sten build on a mkiii trigger group. Not correct, but I'm sure it happened a few times
during the war.
Really skimped out on documenting the last part of the build and posting as I go, but really only the welding,
front sight, and bluing is missing I think. Here goes
tube as it comes
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retaining slot in the rough
magwell slot
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ejection port being cut with edge
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opended up in the rough
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drill for charging slot
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cutting jig
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soak in warm water to remove paper/glue
Bhushan5991
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rcbif · Registered
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Discussion Starter · #2 · Jan 18, 2013
all naked being filed
k, bolt fits
making magazine pawl from scrap receiver because I refused to buy this part seperate for $18
after heat treat (oil quenched)
k
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mockup
that is all Just picture welding and filing metal to make a dovetail and sight ;D
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rcbif · Registered
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Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 18, 2013
Anyways, here is my sten MK2.5 pistol with Indy Ord. parts. I was able to borrow a welder from an
awesome friend to do my welding. The pistol grip mounting lug is notched, and a big OL' blob of weld was
put in the triggerguard/housing respectively, so only the pistol grip fits.
I didnt do any polishing before my bluing, to keep an aged look. I love how it turned out.
Almost forgot - Did a quick test in my yard with it. Shot 10 rounds flawlessly. I did 5, and handed it off to my
dad (who cant stop admiring it) and he did some "double taps"
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rcbif · Registered
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Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 20, 2013
My pics never showed up, did they. Ooops
I used the weapons guild pic url's which are password protected
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Vic · Admin Emeritus
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#5 · Jan 20, 2013
nice-
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mudoven · Registered
Joined Jul 19, 2009 · 1,024 Posts
#6 · Jan 20, 2013
Other than the visible multiple springs through the charging handle, it looks like something that could have
been carried by a wily British Commando or French Partisan during WW2.
Looks awesome! I applaud your "I'm not paying that...for that" attitude.
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oo s a eso e app aud you ot pay g t at o t at att tude
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cthulu · Registered
C Joined Dec 31, 1969 · 570 Posts
#7 · Jan 20, 2013
Nice! thats motivating me to dust off the sten kit I have and get doing something with it!
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rickyracer2 · Copper Bullet member
Joined Dec 31, 1969 · 5,393 Posts
#8 · Feb 13, 2013
Amazing work and it turned out great!
What has our country become? More takers than givers.
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oscartg · Registered
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#9 · Feb 21, 2013
Oh, I get it. You welded on the pistol grip over the detachable stock slot.
That's pretty cool, though.
I'm thinking of doing my MKII with the 7.62 x 25mm 16" barrel option from Indianapolis ordinance.
Does anyone know the trick to modifying the magazine?
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oes a yo e o t e t c to od y g t e aga e
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Sidney Smith · Registered
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#10 · Feb 22, 2013
Just came across this thread. Looks like a neat project. Are there any of these kits still around? I'd like to do
a MKII with the skeletonized stock........The receiver looks like an easy build.
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brit plumber · Registered
B Joined May 9, 2010 · 994 Posts
#11 · Feb 22, 2013
Do a google on New Zealand local patten STEN, they used a Mk3 type head assembly with a Mk2 barrel.
Very similar design to yours.
Has anyone ever decide to do a Mk1*? It would be really easy if you have a Mk2 and 3 parts kit as pretty
much every part is there between the 2 marks.
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rcbif · Registered
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Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 22, 2013
Yep, I've seen a pic of a one of those floating around. I really dig the french stens too with the wood stock
and forgrip.
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The most complicated part of the mki* would be the muzzlenut I think.
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brit plumber · Registered
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#13 · Feb 23, 2013
The muzzle nut isn't really a nut. There is a end cap and then a bushing fits into the end cap to support the
barrel.
As far as I have determined, you need a Mk2 head assembly, Mk2 magazine housing, mk3 barrel, and Mk3
ejector. You would need to modify the Mk2 mag housing by removing the barrel nut lock assembly and filling
in the holes. The Mk3 ejector needs to have the inner counter sunk hole filled, drilled and tapped to 2BA.
You need a New made rear barrel trunnion, end cap, barrel bushing, front sight and 2 x long 2BA screws
The tube has similar features to the Mk3 (The Mk3 is a simplified Mk1 and the 1, 2 and 3 were all in
production at the same time), the ventilation holes in the tube are in the same place, the rear trunnion is
held by rivets in the same place etc.
If you have a lathe, you can make the barrel trunnion, end cap and barrel bushing in a few hours. I can post
pics of my parts as I've not fitted them as yet.
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Otter · Registered
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#14 · Feb 27, 2013
Anyone know how to get the barrel shroud off of a MK5? My parts kit shroud looks like a tank ran over it.
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brit plumber · Registered
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#15 · Feb 28, 2013
Either remove the Sight protector and sight block or drift out the lcoking pin for the collar and remove from
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the barrel.
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Otter · Registered
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#16 · Feb 28, 2013 (Edited)
Thanks brit plumber...any idea if the bayonet mounting unit has to be removed to take off the site or the
shroud?
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oscartg · Registered
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#17 · Mar 3, 2013
Looking back over your pictures rcbif, a couple more questions come to mind.
Did you spot weld or plug weld the tabs on the trigger housing to the tube? The weld at the back of the tube
and the handle weld look almost like a MIG weld, was that what you used?
Did Indianapolis Ordinance tell you whether the 4130 receiver tube was annealed or normalized?
Their website only mentions that it is "aircraft grade" 4130.
Nice job, btw.
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rcbif · Registered
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Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 6, 2013
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Looking back over your pictures rcbif, a couple more questions come to mind.
Did you spot weld or plug weld the tabs on the trigger housing to the tube? The weld at the back of the tube and the
handle weld look almost like a MIG weld, was that what you used?
Did Indianapolis Ordinance tell you whether the 4130 receiver tube was annealed or normalized?
Their website only mentions that it is "aircraft grade" 4130.
Nice job, btw.
Yes, the "tabs" are plug welded. Two 1/4" holes were drilled side by side, and plug welded. There is a fillet
weld infront of the rear sight, and two spot welds joining the rear of the tube, and the trigger housing ""ring"
at 3 and 9 o clock.
These welds wont have tons of force on them. Just small shock loads from recoil, and the force of the
striker grabbing.
The front trunnion/barrel bushing also has 4 plug welds, 1/4in holes, spaced equally. I then did a seam weld,
and ground it down. The seam weld probably wasent even necessary, but if the plug welds fail, the seam
weld would be a visual indicator.
As for the handle, half of the glob wasent mine. It's a cheap indian repro I had to fix. It was HUGE, so I had
to remove material.
Not sure about the type of steel tubing they use, but I doubt they do anything other than machine it if that
tells you anything. Havent heard of anyone dieing in an explosion yet :thumbsup: (and they sell plenty of
kits)
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bplvr · Registered
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#19 · Mar 25, 2014
NICE WORK ! We are leading parallel build lives. Here is my MK2/MK3 carbine .
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bplvr · Registered
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#20 · Apr 14, 2014 (Edited)
.....and my STEN pistol.Legal and reg'd in Ca. She is wearing Alumi-Hyde Matte Black. :grin:
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