Original British WWII Sten MkIII Display SMG with Sling Crimean War but we do know that

but we do know that they are incredibly rare

(Goldsmith

53 mm x 65

The edge of the blade does not show any sharpening

a great research opportunity

Original British WWII Sten MkIII Display SMG with Sling Crimean War but we do know thatOriginal Item: One of the most prolific Allied Sub Machine guns of WW2 was the STEN GUN used by British and Commonwealth forces. It was predominantly issued in three models; Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 5. The most common was the height of the War issue Mk lll. This was manufactured with a non removable barrel, in full barrel jacket that extended to the muzzle of the weapon. Each gun was issued with a quick detachable "T" Butt stock which replaced the Mk ll