Sterling L2A3 - Revision history

Skizmophonic: Update weapon stats from scripts; hide Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

2026-06-14T23:45:16Z

Update weapon stats from scripts; hide Fire Rate on semi-auto-only weapons

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	\|[[File:ANZAC Flag.jpg\|50px]]<br><strong>[[ANZAC]]</strong>\|\| [[File:Sterling.png\|500px]]<br><b>[[Sterling L2A3]]</b> \|\| [[File:Weapon_sterling.svg\|500px]] \|\| [[File:Class_medic.png\|50px]] <b>[[Medic]]</b><br> [[File:Class_Engineer.png\|50px]] <b>[[Engineer]]</b><br> [[File:Class_radioman.png\|50px]] <b>[[Radioman]]</b><br> \|\| 34 / 102		\|[[File:ANZAC Flag.jpg\|50px]]<br><strong>[[ANZAC]]</strong>\|\|[[File:Sterling.png\|500px]]<br><b>[[Sterling L2A3]]</b>\|\|[[File:Weapon_sterling.svg\|500px]]\|\|[[File:Class_medic.png\|50px]] <b>[[Medic]]</b><br> [[File:Class_Engineer.png\|50px]] <b>[[Engineer]]</b><br> [[File:Class_radioman.png\|50px]] <b>[[Radioman]]</b><br>\|\|34 / 102
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	! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]		! rolspan=2 \| [[Weight]]
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	\|[[]]\|\|[[~~SMG~~]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|550 RPM\|\|~~7° &~~ 1.~~85°~~ [[ADS]]\|\|0.93\|\|365 m/s\|\|7.5 g (115.74 gr)\|\|3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)		\|[[Sterling L2A3]]\|\|[[Submachine Gun]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|550 RPM\|\|7.0 / 1.85 [[ADS]]\|\|0.93\|\|365 m/s\|\|7.5 g (115.74 gr)\|\|3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)
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Skizmophonic at 06:30, 3 March 2026

2026-03-03T06:30:09Z

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	~~DESCRIPTION GOES HERE~~		The Sterling L2A3 is the British service designation for the Sterling submachine gun (Sterling Mk 4), a 9×19mm Parabellum open-bolt submachine gun designed for compact automatic fire. It is best known for its side-mounted helical-feed magazine and its reputation for reliability compared to earlier wartime designs like the Sten. The weapon features a tubular receiver, folding stock, and simple blowback operation intended for ease of manufacture and field maintenance.
	=HISTORY=		==HISTORY==
	~~TEXT GOES HERE~~		The Sterling design traces back to George William Patchett’s post–World War II work to replace the Sten with a more durable and controllable 9mm submachine gun. After trials and refinement, the Sterling Mk 4 was adopted by the British Army and standardized under the L2A3 designation, pairing a compact folding-stock layout with a distinctive 34-round magazine designed to feed smoothly and resist dirt-related stoppages. In British service it filled close-range roles for infantry, vehicle crews, and specialist troops where a compact automatic weapon was desirable.
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			The L2A3 served for decades and became widely exported, appearing with numerous countries and in many Cold War-era conflicts. In the United Kingdom it remained in service into the late 20th century before being replaced in most roles by 5.56mm rifles and later personal-defense weapons. Its long service life is often attributed to the combination of robust construction, manageable recoil, and practical handling in confined spaces.
			===Sources===
			* [https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/30029414 Imperial War Museums — Sterling (9mm) L2A3]
			* [https://royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-276863 Royal Armouries — Sterling 9mm submachine gun (L2A3/Mk 4)]
			* [https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1959-08-35-1 National Army Museum — Sterling sub-machine gun (L2A3)]
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Skizmophonic at 08:02, 5 November 2024

2024-11-05T08:02:28Z

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Skizmophonic at 04:56, 4 October 2024

2024-10-04T04:56:17Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Date]]
	! rowspan=2 \| [[~~Armory~~]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Manufacturer]]
	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
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Skizmophonic at 18:10, 26 September 2024

2024-09-26T18:10:05Z

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	\|[[]]\|\|[[]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\| RPM\|\|° & ° [[ADS]]\|\|RM\|\| m/s\|\| g ( gr)\|\| kg ( lbs)		\|[[]]\|\|[[SMG]]\|\|Auto+Semi\|\|550 RPM\|\|7° & 1.85° [[ADS]]\|\|0.93\|\|365 m/s\|\|7.5 g (115.74 gr)\|\|3.2 kg (7.05 lbs)
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	\|FN\|\|~~CAL~~\|\|[[United Kingdom]]\|\|D8\|\|ARM\|\| in ( mm)\|\| in ( mm)\|\|weapon_sterling		\|FN\|\|9x19mm\|\|[[United Kingdom]]\|\|D8\|\|ARM\|\| in ( mm)\|\| in ( mm)\|\|weapon_sterling
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Skizmophonic at 17:18, 26 September 2024

2024-09-26T17:18:05Z

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Skizmophonic at 17:08, 26 September 2024

2024-09-26T17:08:57Z

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Skizmophonic at 16:58, 26 September 2024

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Skizmophonic at 07:39, 26 September 2024

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Skizmophonic at 07:10, 26 September 2024

2024-09-26T07:10:27Z

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	! rowspan=2 \| Leg ×		! rowspan=2 \| Leg ×
	! rowspan=2 \| Arm ×		! rowspan=2 \| Arm ×
	! ~~rowspan~~=2 \| ~~[[Bayonet]]~~		! colspan=2 \| Reload Speed
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	! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]		! rowspan=2 \| [[Place of Origin]]
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	! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length		! rowspan=2 \| Barrel Length
	! rowspan=2 \| Total Length		! rowspan=2 \| Total Length