Sten Mk VI
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The Sten Mk VI is a World War II–era British submachine gun variant distinguished by its integral suppressor for quieter, clandestine operations.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sten Mk VI canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6641411 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sten Mk VI Context triple: [Sten submachine gun, hasVariant, Sten Mk VI]
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A.
Sten Mk V
The Sten Mk V is a World War II–era British submachine gun variant distinguished by its improved ergonomics, wooden furniture, and provision for bayonet mounting compared to earlier Sten models.
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B.
Carl-Gustaf M2
The Carl-Gustaf M2 is a widely used, man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank and multi-purpose recoilless rifle variant employed by numerous armed forces around the world.
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C.
Carl-Gustaf M4
The Carl-Gustaf M4 is a modern, lightweight, shoulder-fired multi-role recoilless rifle designed for infantry use against armored vehicles, fortifications, and personnel.
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D.
Finnish M39
The Finnish M39 is a refined, domestically improved version of the Mosin–Nagant rifle known for its enhanced accuracy, sturdier construction, and use by Finnish forces during World War II.
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E.
Stridsvagn 122
Stridsvagn 122 is a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2 main battle tank, upgraded with enhanced armor, electronics, and survivability features for Nordic operational conditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sten Mk VI Target entity description: The Sten Mk VI is a World War II–era British submachine gun variant distinguished by its integral suppressor for quieter, clandestine operations.
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A.
Sten Mk V
The Sten Mk V is a World War II–era British submachine gun variant distinguished by its improved ergonomics, wooden furniture, and provision for bayonet mounting compared to earlier Sten models.
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B.
Carl-Gustaf M2
The Carl-Gustaf M2 is a widely used, man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank and multi-purpose recoilless rifle variant employed by numerous armed forces around the world.
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C.
Carl-Gustaf M4
The Carl-Gustaf M4 is a modern, lightweight, shoulder-fired multi-role recoilless rifle designed for infantry use against armored vehicles, fortifications, and personnel.
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D.
Finnish M39
The Finnish M39 is a refined, domestically improved version of the Mosin–Nagant rifle known for its enhanced accuracy, sturdier construction, and use by Finnish forces during World War II.
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E.
Stridsvagn 122
Stridsvagn 122 is a Swedish variant of the German Leopard 2 main battle tank, upgraded with enhanced armor, electronics, and survivability features for Nordic operational conditions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
World War II–era weapon
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submachine gun ⓘ |
| action | blowback ⓘ |
| barrelLength | approximately 196 mm ⓘ |
| basedOn | Sten Mk II ⓘ |
| caliber | 9×19mm Parabellum ⓘ |
| cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum ⓘ |
| category |
military small arm
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suppressed firearm ⓘ |
| chambering | 9×19mm Parabellum ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| designedFor |
clandestine operations
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covert missions ⓘ special operations ⓘ suppressed fire ⓘ |
| era | World War II ⓘ |
| feedSystem |
32-round detachable box magazine
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50-round detachable box magazine ⓘ |
| firingMode | selective fire ⓘ |
| hasPart |
integral suppressor
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pistol grip ⓘ side-mounted magazine well ⓘ wooden buttstock ⓘ |
| intendedRole | silent or low-noise submachine gun ⓘ |
| length | approximately 940 mm ⓘ |
| manufacturer |
Royal Ordnance Factories
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linked to:
Royal Ordnance
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| material |
steel
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wood ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
integral sound suppressor for quieter firing
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relatively quiet report compared to other Sten variants ⓘ wooden furniture for improved handling ⓘ |
| operation | open bolt ⓘ |
| originPeriod | early 1940s ⓘ |
| propellant | smokeless powder ⓘ |
| rateOfFire | approximately 500 rounds per minute ⓘ |
| safety | slot in receiver for locking bolt handle ⓘ |
| serviceEntry | 1944 ⓘ |
| sights | fixed iron sights ⓘ |
| triggerType | conventional trigger with safety slot ⓘ |
| usedBy |
British Army
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British Commandos ⓘ Special Operations Executive ⓘ airborne forces ⓘ resistance forces in occupied Europe ⓘ |
| usedInConflict |
Second World War
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linked to:
World War II
post–World War II conflicts ⓘ |
| variantOf | Sten submachine gun ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Sten Mk VI Description of subject: The Sten Mk VI is a World War II–era British submachine gun variant distinguished by its integral suppressor for quieter, clandestine operations.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.