| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01268.022 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Colour |
| Physical description | Colour |
| Maker |
Prosper, Bruce Michael |
| Date made | 1967 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
1967. A MARK VI SILENCED VERSION OF THE STEN MARK V SUB MACHINE GUN, CARRIED BY FORWARD SCOUTS OF ...
Description
1967. A MARK VI SILENCED VERSION OF THE STEN MARK V SUB MACHINE GUN, CARRIED BY FORWARD SCOUTS OF MOBILE STRIKE FORCES (MIKE FORCES) AND THE AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE (SAS) IN VIETNAM. THIS PARTICULAR MARK IS A COSMETIC MAKE OVER OF THE MARK IIS SILENCED SUBMACHINE GUN. ALTHOUGH THESE GUNS COULD FIRE AUTOMATICALLY, IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT SILENCED VERSIONS ONLY BE SHOT IN SINGLE SHOT MODE TO PROLONG THE LIFE OF THE RUBBER BAFFLES IN THE SILENCER INNER TUBE.