THE 2ND BATTALION ROYAL ULSTER RIFLES

WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT

Above, old spec mk2 sten, and below Andrews original Piat

A demonstration of the Mk2 Sten being fired in single shot and automatic mode.

Above right , how not to fire the Piat ,Contrary to most peoples belief, this was fired by Victoria Cross winner

Fusilier Frank Jefferson, who whilst in Italy fired it

from the hip knocking out enemy armour at 20yrds.

Below, MK4 Lee Enfield

Mk4 No1 Lee Enfield

British Infantry standard rifle.

CALIBRE: 303 (7.7MM)

WEIGHT: 8Ib 12oz

LENGTH: 3FT 9inches

MAX RANGE: 1 960yrds

PRACTICAL RANGE: 295yrds

MUZZLE VELOCITY: 2 458ft / sec

MAGAZINE: 10 rounds

OPERATION: Bolt action, manual repetition

SIGHTS:Simplified backsight with two apertures for 890ft and 5940ft range

Below, the Mk1 Bren gun.

The Bren Light Machine Gun MK1

Calibre: .303

Weight: 23Ibs

Length: 3ft 9ins

Maximum range: 1,650 yrds

Practical range: 660yrds

Muzzle velocity: 2,458 ft / sec

Rate of fire: single shot 40 shots / min

burst 650 rounds / min

Magazine: 30 round magazine box, practical load

28 rounds

Operation: gas activated, single shot or burst

Use: Infantry section, automatic weapon used

for fire and movement.

Below, Andrews old spec Thompson M1A1

German MP40

Sub-Machine Gun

Left to right, 1918 dated SMLE, MK3 Sten, 1944 dated K98 with original sling, MK2 Sten, MG34 and a No4 Lee Enfield.