Interesting.The other thing I got from that talk was that the German mp40 with the stock removed was the British tank commander’s weapon of choice…..apparently it allowed a better field of fire close to the tank and was easier to store.
That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap Stens never had even that luxury.the submachine gun inside his mates tank, I think a Thompson, fell out its mount, hit the floor and dischargesld its entire magazine
Thanks Jakko. Will see if I can find the quote.That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap Stens never had even that luxury.
A fine job there Andrew........love the flesh wash. Rick H.
Looks really good Andrew. Have you tried any of the other washes in the range?
Thanks Steve, glad you like them....to be honest they're too small for me. As someone who is long sighted and has been wearing glasses for over 35 years, I couldn't do it without an optivisor!!They are really good - well done! Too small for me...!
Steve
Excuse me Andrew.That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap Stens never had even that luxury.
JohnExcuse me Andrew.
Jakko your quite right in saying that about a sten gun , when my father was in Africa he went on guard duty . While the flag was being taken down at sunset his gun discharged a complete mag and the parade broke ranks and fled. It still makes me laugh now thinking of the panic. Fortunately he had the sten pointing down and no one was hit .
That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap Stens never had even that luxury.
Excuse me Andrew.
Jakko your quite right in saying that about a sten gun , when my father was in Africa he went on guard duty . While the flag was being taken down at sunset his gun discharged a complete mag and the parade broke ranks and fled. It still makes me laugh now thinking of the panic. Fortunately he had the sten pointing down and no one was hit .
That sounds like a Sten, which was prone to do that if it hit the ground the wrong way. The MP 38 and 40 were too, but got an additional safety to prevent it, in the form of a leather strap Stens never had even that luxury.
Excuse me Andrew.
Jakko your quite right in saying that about a sten gun , when my father was in Africa he went on guard duty . While the flag was being taken down at sunset his gun discharged a complete mag and the parade broke ranks and fled. It still makes me laugh now thinking of the panic. Fortunately he had the sten pointing down and no one was hit .
Thanks Jakko. Much appreciated as I've learnt something else new.This video shows the problem very well:
Look closely at how far he can pull the bolt back before the sear catches it.
My Father was in the RAF, we were in Bulawayo , date wise it must have been in the early 50's.The only other time he carried a firearm was in the 1960's in Hong Kong during the riots by Communist Chinese.Thanks Jakko. Much appreciated as I've learnt something else new.
ATB.
Andrew
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