Basic Strip Down... Sten MKII

[cerwyn]

Basic Strip Down... STEN MKII (MGCUK Steel Version)

***UNDER CONSTRUCTION***


The STEN is a very simple and easy gun to strip, dismantle and maintain. Just like its real life counterpart, it was designed to be a simple, reliable weapon capable of being taken apart and maintained by a soldier or partisan in the field with the minimum of tools or fuss.
In fact, this modelgun can be field stripped without any tools at all other than one Allen Key.

Cleaning and Re-assembly are described in separate Step by Step Guides so this guide begins with your STEN in need of dismantling after firing.

Inspection of parts for damage will be dealt with in a separate Guide.

Step 1. Magazine Removal

Depress the Magazine Catch and withdraw the Mag'...



Step 2. Removing Stock

The STEN has optional stocks, the Skeleton stock as on mine, and the T stock.
Removal is exactly the same for them both.

The stocks' end plate has a tang which slots into the receiver...



and a hole through which the Recoil Spring Cap protrudes to lock it in place...



Make sure the Bolt is all the way forwards to minimise Recoil Spring tension...

Hold the stock and push the End Cap Button into the Reciever...



Cup your hand over the end of the Reciever and push the stock downwards to release the Tang.



Once the stock is clear, the Recoil Spring will push the End Cap out so keep your hand over it to avoid it flying accross the room

Step 3. Removing End Cap

The cap simply sits on the end of the Recoil Spring. Pull it clear



Step 4. Removing Recoil Spring

Again, simply pull it out of the Reciever


Step 5. Bolt Removal

Draw the Bolt back using the Cocking Handle until it aligns with the Safety slot...



Next, pull the Cocking Handle out of the Bolt...



Simply squeeze the trigger to depress the Sear. This frees the Bolt assembly and allows it to be pulled from the end of the Reciver tube.



Step 6. Removing Detonator Chamber

Remove the socket head screw from the underside of the Receiver...



Pass a thin metal rod down the barrel and through the vent hole in its' base. Tap the rod and the Chamber should drop out into the breech...



That’s it… the next step is... Cleaning and Lubrication…see next chapter


Ref:http://www.mp40modelguns.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=1450Claymore's Superb Review "Steel Sten"
Ref:http://www.mp40modelguns.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=2457 Basic Strip Down
Ref:http://www.mp40modelguns.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=2293 Cleaning & Prep Cartridges
Ref:http://www.mp40modelguns.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=2266 Loading MGC Cartridges
Ref:http://www.mp40modelguns.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=2482STEN MkII Video


Cerwyn

[MadMike]

Thank you very much for this post! Although I do not have a MGCUK steel Sten, and I doubt if there are a lot of them out there, I love to see such detailed pics. I am very impressed about the MGCUK Sten. It looks as sturdy as a real one! You must feel lucky that you have one in your collection. Keep up the good work!

[cerwyn]

Thank you 'Mike. I really do like my Sten and I am glad I bought one.

I intend doing a full set of Basic Guides for this one too so there will be lots more photos to come.
We shot some video footage too that needs tidying up before posting.

Claymore wrote a really good review of his which is a well worth reading.

I'd be interested to know how many of these STENs were sold. Mine is stamped with serial number 3. I wonder where numbers 1 and 2 are?

Cerwyn

[kickback]

Hi Cerwyn,

Yet another great thread,and i agree with Madmike not alot of us own this well made modelgun so its good for us all to have a look and hate you for having one .
I have played with Claymore's mgcuk sten and they are really well made...by the way Claymore has number 2 and i think Kevin at mgcuk kept number 1,but i'm sure they must of done more than just the three??.
Keep them comming mate,i'm looking forward to the follow up

Cheers mate
an envious Kickback!

[cerwyn]

Hiya Kickback

I would be surprised if Kevin hadn't kept 0001 and ain't at all surprised Claymore got an early one

It is the most expensive model gun I've ever bought and although I often cringe at the thought of how much I paid for it I have to say that the Click it makes being cocked, then that fabulous firing noise makes it worthwhile.
It's reliable too, which HAS to be a huge bonus for any modelgun!
The chemical black finish on mine comes up really nice when cleaned and buffed with gun oil too. Hopefully the photos we take will show this. It looks quite different to a zinc alloy gun for instance.

I would appreciate any and all input from other STEN owners with this Guide please as I'm sure my limited knowledge won't do the gun justice.

It'll be Cleaning & Lubrication next, then Reassembly... The videos part done but needs more firing (any excuse to shoot it again )

Cerwyn

[ricks]

Well done, as always Cerwyn!
Thanks so much. Like many others, I wait for & depend on these!