Sten Collection

New British Sten gun by G. H. Davis
The Sten gun: the new British machine gun, introduced during the Second World War, explained in detail. It is a simplified Tommy-gun that fires almost any type of 9mm ammunition at 550 rounds per

Soldier of the British First Airborne in action in Arnhem; S
Photograph showing a soldier of the British First Airborne Division firing his Sten gun at Germans near Arnhem, Holland, September 1944

Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun
Photograph: Pte J Connington of Selby, Yorks, in action with Sten gun. Taken by Sgt D M Smith, Army Film and Photographic Unit, Arnhem, 20 Sep 1944

British member of the Home Guard equipped with a Sten Gun. May 1942

St George and the Dragon statue, inside the Storkyrkan Church, Stockholm, Sweden. The Storkyrkan (Great Church) is the oldest church in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm

Anna Sten, Russian born actress, 1934-1935. Taken from Meet the Film Stars, by Seton Margrave. (London, 1934-1935)

9 mm Sten Mk II sub machine gun, 1941; used by the British Army in World War Two; with magazine. Date: 1941

Poster, Cyprus crisis 1957, reward for arrest of Grivas
Poster, Cyprus crisis 1957, reward for the arrest of George Theodorou Grivas, and for arms handed in. Date: 1957

Anna Sten / Postcard
ANNA STEN (Anjuschka Stenski Sujakevitch) Russian actress in American films

Smoking through Holder
Actress Anna Sten looking glamorous smoking a cigarette through a long holder

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The Sten gun, a symbol of British ingenuity and wartime resilience, was introduced by G. H. Davis as the New British Sten gun in 1941. This iconic weapon became synonymous with the brave soldiers of the British First Airborne during their heroic actions in Arnhem. One such soldier, Pte J Connington from Selby, Yorks, fearlessly wielded his Sten gun on the battlefield. The power and precision of this 9mm submachine gun proved instrumental in defending against enemy forces. Even Prime Minister Abdel Kerim Kassem of Iraq recognized the significance of the Sten gun's impact on warfare. Its reliability and effectiveness made it a sought-after weapon across various conflicts. During World War II, members of the Home Guard were armed with Sten guns to protect their homeland from invasion. In May 1942, a British Home Guard member proudly stood ready for action with his trusty Sten Gun by his side. Beyond its military applications, the Sten name found itself associated with diverse contexts throughout history. A poster from Cyprus crisis in 1957 offered a reward for arresting Grivas - an event that further highlighted how influential this firearm had become. In Stockholm's historic Storkyrkan Church stands a statue depicting Saint George slaying a dragon - an awe-inspiring sight reminiscent of bravery akin to those who wielded the mighty Sten guns during times of conflict. Anna Sten, a Russian-born actress known for her talent and beauty during 1934-1935 era Hollywood cinema captivated audiences worldwide just like how soldiers wielding their powerful weapons captured attention on battlefields. As time passed and conflicts changed landscapes around Europe and beyond; Friedrich Koch documented travel studies including Rome where he encountered scenes that echoed both ancient grandeur and modernity – much like how technological advancements led to innovations such as the reliable yet deadly stens guns themselves. From war zones to movie sets, the Sten gun left an indelible mark on history.