One of the signature Commonwealth weapons of WWII, the STEN was largely constructed from tube steel and metal stampings, a significant departure from the previous generation of beautiful but expensive SMGs, giving the Allies a light, effective, and inexpensive close-quarters weapon. Blade front and peep rear sights, with the model marking on top of the magazine well and "B&T" and the serial number on the underside, with a full black finish, "R" and "A" marked selector switch on the trigger group and a half-tubular fixed buttstock. Barrel, nut, and magazine absent.

Very good. 40% arsenal black finish remains with heavy edge and high point wear, dings and scratches overall, and areas of a mottled gray patina. Mechanically fine with the noted absent components. NOTE: This weapon is a restricted, National Firearms Act (NFA) Class 3, Fully Automatic Weapon, that is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. This weapon is currently registered as being "LIMITED TO USE AS A SALES SAMPLE (Pre-86)" and as such can only be purchased by an FFL, with a Class 2 or Class 3 SOT License.