**BRITISH MKII STEN SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT FORBACH, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).

SN 94055. 9mm. 8″ bbl. This Sten is marked on bottom of magazine housing, “SECO”. Registered number 94055 also on bottom of magazine housing. Bottom of sheet metal housing forward of trigger guard, “S&S”. Receiver marked on left side with broad arrow proof mark. This weapon includes three 32-rnd magazines all marked, “OFF” on floorplate. Top of magazine housing marked “STEN MK.II”. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver the bbl has been plugged with weld and bbl shroud and bbl spot welded to receiver on left side just forward of magazine housing. This weapon is currently unserviceable. This weapon was captured by 2nd Bn., 276th Inf. 70th Inf. Div. at Forbach, France in winter 1944-45. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, 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 appearance and finish is fair to good with about 40% of blue and enamel finish remaining with balance turning to gray patina. Some wear to bare metal particularly at high points and back of receiver tube. Metal is discolored in area about 1-1/2″ around spot welding at bbl. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazine finish consistent with rest of firearm’s finish. It would be a straight forward endeavor to put this weapon back into firing condition. Sten guns are always popular shooters at the range. 4-51967 JWK110 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1098

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1098	$9,775.00	*BRITISH MKII STEN SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT FORBACH, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R). SN 94055. 9mm. 8″ bbl. This Sten is marked on bottom of magazine housing, “SECO”. Registered number 94055 also on bottom of magazine housing. Bottom of sheet metal housing forward of trigger guard, “S&S”. Receiver marked on left side with broad arrow proof mark. This weapon includes three 32-rnd magazines all marked, “OFF” on floorplate. Top of magazine housing marked “STEN MK.II”. Although bolt moves freely under proper tension within receiver the bbl has been plugged with weld and bbl shroud and bbl spot welded to receiver on left side just forward of magazine housing. This weapon is currently unserviceable. This weapon was captured by 2nd Bn., 276th Inf. 70th Inf. Div. at Forbach, France in winter 1944-45. Included in this lot are copies of the original documentation authorizing the weapons exit from the European Theater of Operations, 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 appearance and finish is fair to good with about 40% of blue and enamel finish remaining with balance turning to gray patina. Some wear to bare metal particularly at high points and back of receiver tube. Metal is discolored in area about 1-1/2″ around spot welding at bbl. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazine finish consistent with rest of firearm’s finish. It would be a straight forward endeavor to put this weapon back into firing condition. Sten guns are always popular shooters at the range. 4-51967 JWK110 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1098 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 MKII STEN SUB MACHINE GUN DEWAT CAPTURED FROM GERMAN FORCES AT FORBACH, FRANCE, WINTER 1944-45 (C&R).