Image of 9 mm Sterling L2A3 sub machine gun, 1958 (sub machine by English School, (20th century)

9 mm Sterling L2A3 sub machine gun, 1958 (sub machine gun, Sterling, 9 mm L2A3)

IMAGE number: NAM5930153
Image title: 9 mm Sterling L2A3 sub machine gun, 1958 (sub machine gun, Sterling, 9 mm L2A3)
Artist: English School, (20th century) / English
Location: National Army Museum, London
Medium: sub machine gun, Sterling, 9 mm L2A3
Date: 1958 AD (C20th AD)

Image description: 9 mm Sterling L2A3 sub machine gun, 1958. After successful commercial sales the Sterling was accepted into the British Army in 1956 and slowly replaced the aged Stens still in active use. It remained the Army's standard automatic weapon for 30 years. The magazine holds 34 9 mm cartridges. The gun can be fired with butt stock extended or folded. This type of weapon was mainly issued to non-commissioned officers and officers.
Photo credit: © National Army Museum / Bridgeman Images
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