Does anyone know if the wrinkle finish that was once used on the Stering Sub guns is available. I read it was virtually unscratchable. I bought a spray can some years ago - stuck it in the oven to cure and start the wrinkle process. That was a waste of money and time.
Sterling Sub Machine Gun Finish
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Super Scout said:
Even the original Sterling crinkle finish isn't exactly tough. It does flake and peel like most exterior finishes. It definately ISN'T unscratchable. They had a parkarized finish with the black paint crinkle finish baked over top. I wouldn't even call it any where near as tough as one of today's teflon coats.
The Canadian Forces C1 smg was just left parked.
Most of the surplus Brit L2 smgs have normal wear which is to say, it's worn off.
PAWS, use to sell a similar spray and bake crinkle. If you are re-doing a Brit L2, do it just for the looks, not for the the durability.
Jasonsmack
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A little off topic but does anybody have a picture of one to post? One of the old guys I work with claims he used to shoot one in the service and I am just curious. He really raves about the gun. Sadly he was a good guy to work with but he had to retire early due to a piece of shrapnel behind his eye pressed up against an optic nerve.
maple_leaf_eh
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Its museum which is good for education purposes, but it is also a Meathead museum, so the whole notion of learning is lost on them.
The Canadian SMG 9mm C1 was/is a very good postwar SMG. Probably the best until the appearance of the H&K MP series of guns. (Yes, and I say better than an UZI.) The change lever on S would lock the breechblock closed so a loaded magazine could be carried safely. It also had an R for single shot. As stated, ours were always black Parkerized finish, not crinkly.
Its museum which is good for education purposes, but it is also a Meathead museum, so the whole notion of learning is lost on them.
The Canadian SMG 9mm C1 was/is a very good postwar SMG. Probably the best until the appearance of the H&K MP series of guns. (Yes, and I say better than an UZI.) The change lever on S would lock the breechblock closed so a loaded magazine could be carried safely. It also had an R for single shot. As stated, ours were always black Parkerized finish, not crinkly.
It's still the best design in my opinion due to the fact that if needed you could get into the prone position with a 30 (34 for the Brits) round mag. Try doing that with any other SMG except for the Owen or Austen in all types of ground, not just the range.
