First machine gun

Alex Johnson · April 28, 2000, 07:35 PM

What would be the ideal "first" machine gun for somebody interested in WWII history. Let's also say that I don't really want to have to pay over a $1000 for it. Are Sten guns available in that price range?

TaxPhd · April 29, 2000, 12:36 PM

Nope. Going rate for Stens is $2200-2500 or so. Also depends on if it is a "tube gun" or an original.

For $1000, you are probably going to be limited to an M11 9mm.

James K · April 29, 2000, 05:04 PM

And with a minimum hike of $200 everytime one changes hands, they are going to keep going up.

Jim

April 28, 2000, 07:35 PM	#1
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 812	What would be the ideal "first" machine gun for somebody interested in WWII history. Let's also say that I don't really want to have to pay over a $1000 for it. Are Sten guns available in that price range?

April 29, 2000, 12:36 PM	#2
TaxPhd Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 534	Nope. Going rate for Stens is $2200-2500 or so. Also depends on if it is a "tube gun" or an original. For $1000, you are probably going to be limited to an M11 9mm.

April 29, 2000, 05:04 PM	#3
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	And with a minimum hike of $200 everytime one changes hands, they are going to keep going up. Jim