FULLY TRANSFERABLE NORELL MK IV STERLING BUILT ON JOHN NORRELL MKII TUBE

FULLY TRANSFERABLE NORELL MK IV STERLING BUILT ON JOHN NORRELL MKII TUBE

03-1834
Cal. 9mm
S# J-2044

Bbl. 8.5″. The Sterling SMG was originally developed by G.W. Patchett in the 1940s and originally named simply “The Patchett”. Several variations were tested & offered, including semiautomatic-only carbines, & numerous versions of the SMGs that were eventually adopted by New Zealand, Canada, India & the United Kingdom. This example was built by John Norrell on a Norrell tube. It is often compared to the STEN, based on its tubular receiver & left-side horizontal magazine placement. The shoulder stock is a sleek, folding type that collapses & folds under the receiver tube, almost out of sight, & can be operated in both open & closed configurations. Right side, reciprocating charging handle. Magazines have a capacity of 34 rounds and a slight curvature, arching forward. They do have the ability to operate w/ some STEN & Lanchester magazines as well. The operating mechanism is a select-fire, open bolt, blowback operated design. There is a safety / selector on the left side, above the pistol grip. Protected post front sight w/ dual aperture rear peep sight located towards the rear of the receiver tube. It is serviced by removing the end cap at the rear of the receiver tube, where the recoil spring & bolt are removed to the rear. It currently sports a green canvas sling. Original Sterling markings on the mag. well are highlighted in white for an attractive contrast. Norrell markings on top of tube above charging slot. MAGS: 3 Steel 34 rd.

NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT MG REQUIRING BATF TRANSFER BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION. FULLY TRANSFERABLE

PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Brian Linde

STATUS: MODERN CLASS III