Sterling Armaments Company

The Sterling L2A3 is a British 9×19mm open-bolt blowback-operated submachine gun that served as the standard British military SMG from 1953 to 1994. Known for its exceptional reliability and distinctive perforated barrel jacket, it was highly regarded by the soldiers who carried it.

The Sterling L34A1 was a suppressed version of the British Sterling submachine gun with an integral silencer. It featured perforated barrel shroud and a large-diameter suppressor body extending the full length of the barrel. The weapon was used by British special operations forces for covert operations.

The Lanchester is a British submachine gun manufactured by the Sterling Armaments Company during World War II. It was a direct copy of the German MP 28 designed by Hugo Schmeisser, modified for the .45 ACP cartridge. The Lanchester featured high-quality machined construction, a distinctive wooden stock, and a side-mounted magazine. It was primarily used by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

The Sterling-Patchett is a suppressed variant of the Sterling L2A3 submachine gun, developed for British special forces during the Cold War. It features an integrally designed suppressor that extends forward from the barrel, with a unique rubber wipes system. The weapon was used by the SAS, SBS, and MI6 for covert operations. It served as a replacement for the earlier De Lisle carbine in British special forces inventory.