Demonstration of new British sub-machine gun, Dagenham
Feb. 02, 1955 - Demonstration of New British Sub-Machine Gun fired by two young women: A demonstration was held for the Press this afternoon of the new Stirling Sub Machine Gun at the Sterling Engineering Company, Dagenham. The weapon which replaces the Sten has recently been adopted by the British Army as a Supplementary weapon to the Belgian FN Rifle. It weighs only 6 lbs, fires up to 575 rounds per minute and is accurate and will kill up to 200 yards. It can be fired from the hip, shoulder, or even with one hand - in pistol fashion. Photo shows Mrs. Helen Tyrwell (32) a Milling operator of Dagenham (L) and Miss Jessie Butts (31) a Clerk of Barkingside, demonstrate the handling of the new Sterling Sub Machine Gun - during the demonstration at Dagenham this afternoon
