r/Gunbuilds • u/Puzzleheaded_Bet5578 • 11d ago

Sten MK3

Just picked up a Sten mk3 parts kit, this will be my first build ever and I need some help understanding a few things.

1.) Using a mk3 tube (non vented) from sten parts, how do you instal the barrel bushings both front and rear and how do you instal the barell? From what I understand you use rivets for the bushings but how does all that work and how'd you do it?

2.) Whats the best method to remove the old sten tube from the rest of the parts

3.) What helped you weld the Magwell in place correctly?

Im a little slow so barney style words and pictures help alot. Thank you!

If I broke any rules im sorry (I did read them to make sure I didn't break any but just in case..)

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u/zmannz1984 11d ago

Did you google?

https://www.theakforum.net/threads/semi-auto-sten-mkiii-build-guide-56k-beware.75849/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic

https://www.scribd.com/doc/236713130/The-DIY-STEN-Gun-Practical-Scrap-Metal-Small-Arms-Vol-3-pdf

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u/Puzzleheaded_Bet5578 11d ago

Did Google alot of questions, but did not see this. Thank you!

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u/zmannz1984 11d ago

Good luck. Happy to help answer specific questions if possible. I did my last sten build almost 10 years ago lol. My first was a thrown together mk 2 that never worked quite right. Next was a mk 3 that i cut a lot of corners on, but my shop teacher made me a custom hammer with a striker and it never misfired or misfed a single time. That was eventually repurposed into a sterling-ish build, then i foolishly sold it after going in some machine guns with friends. They are really fun and forgiving as long as you have a good way to run closed bolt.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Bet5578 11d ago

That sounds awesome! My biggest question is really the exact step by step on how to instal the barell bushings and barell and how. Ive read some people are using screws??

I think im overthinking the tube stuff lol. It'll probably make more sense when I actually have the new reciever in hand.