WW2 Canadian Sten Gun Mk2 Long Branch Dated 1943 DEWAT

The WW2 Canadian Sten Gun Mk2 Long Branch, dated 1943, is a deactivated example of one of the principal submachine guns issued to Allied forces during the Second World War. Manufactured at the Long Branch arsenal near Toronto, this model represents Canada’s contribution to the mass production of the Sten series, favored for its simplistic design and ease of manufacture. The Mk2 variant is notable for its tubular steel receiver and detachable buttstock, allowing for efficient field handling and maintenance. Chambered for 9mm Parabellum ammunition, it utilized a side-mounted magazine and fired from an open bolt. Markings indicate the Long Branch production facility and the 1943 manufacturing year, placing it within the period of peak wartime output. This Sten Gun has been deactivated in accordance with current legal standards, rendering it incapable of firing. It is intended for historical reference and collecting purposes only.