**BRITISH STEN MK 5 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT FROM BELGIAN CONGO, EARLY 1960 (C&R).

SN 232693. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Marked with broad arrow proof and “STEN MK 5/M/78” on top of magazine housing. Bottom of magazine housing marked “STEN MK V” with SN 232693. Bottom of wooden buttstock marked with broad arrow proof and “N22”. Included are two 32-rnd and one 50-rnd magazine marked on bottom of floorplate “OFF”. Also included is one brown web sling dated 1943. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver chamber this has been filled in with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been spot welded to receiver next to chamber. This weapon was a gift to COL Theo C. Mataxis from LTC Tony Herbert, author of the book, Soldier. Accompanying photo of COL Mataxis with then 1LT Tony Herbert in 1958, and also a copy of his book Soldier. Included in this lot is a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with over 90% black enamel paint remaining on all metal parts with scratches, brassing and handling marks. Wood also displays some chips, bruises, nicks and handling marks. Two 32-rnd magazines have a smooth gray parkerized finish while 50-rnd magazine has a rough, parkerized finish. Sten Mark 5 is last in a progressive series of improvements in Sten design. Externally there is no indication that this weapon is a DEWAT. 4-51957 JWK111 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1104a

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1104a	$17,250.00	*BRITISH STEN MK 5 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT FROM BELGIAN CONGO, EARLY 1960 (C&R). SN 232693. 9mm. 8″ bbl. Marked with broad arrow proof and “STEN MK 5/M/78” on top of magazine housing. Bottom of magazine housing marked “STEN MK V” with SN 232693. Bottom of wooden buttstock marked with broad arrow proof and “N22”. Included are two 32-rnd and one 50-rnd magazine marked on bottom of floorplate “OFF”. Also included is one brown web sling dated 1943. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver chamber this has been filled in with weld rendering this weapon unserviceable. Bbl has also been spot welded to receiver next to chamber. This weapon was a gift to COL Theo C. Mataxis from LTC Tony Herbert, author of the book, Soldier. Accompanying photo of COL Mataxis with then 1LT Tony Herbert in 1958, and also a copy of his book Soldier. Included in this lot is a certified copy of the original amnesty registration form, evidence that this weapon was on display at the Army War College Museum, and a document which states that this weapon was used as a display prop in the film Taps* (1981) in the movie home of the General portrayed by actor George C. Scott. PROVENANCE: Personal Collection of B.G. (RET) Theo C. Mataxis, Veteran of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, & adviser to Afghanistan forces fighting against Soviet occupation during the 1980s. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with over 90% black enamel paint remaining on all metal parts with scratches, brassing and handling marks. Wood also displays some chips, bruises, nicks and handling marks. Two 32-rnd magazines have a smooth gray parkerized finish while 50-rnd magazine has a rough, parkerized finish. Sten Mark 5 is last in a progressive series of improvements in Sten design. Externally there is no indication that this weapon is a DEWAT. 4-51957 JWK111 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1104a Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**BRITISH STEN MK 5 SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT FROM BELGIAN CONGO, EARLY 1960 (C&R).