1970si Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 Hey Guys, I have an original Sterling with it's magazine that I'm converting into a ANH E-11. I was wondering how far should the clip extend out of the gun when the clip is locked in place. I was looking at: http://sterlingblasterconversion.blogspot.com/ But he seems to be extending it out a bit too far - Can someone confirm the correct length? Also, I understand there were probably several lengths because some could fire blanks and other could not - but I'm looking for the set up that could fire blanks - if that means it would be longer. Thanks, jack Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 I believe that the clips that fired rounds carried 5 rounds. Quote
sskunky Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 I think they were more like 10 rounds. You can actually buy 10 round Sterling mags. I have one. Quote
1970si Posted September 16, 2010 Author Report Posted September 16, 2010 Could you show or email me a picture of it (10 round mag) attached to the gun. thanks, j. RedFox@optonline.net Quote
dashrazor Posted September 16, 2010 Report Posted September 16, 2010 i would cut it to extend out about 2" - 3". here is a video of an original ESB blaster http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3487999/prop_store_of_london_empire_strikes_back_e_11_blaster/ but like you stated there was several different lengths of magazines (some just had a wooden block shoved into the receiver), so i dont believe there is any one "correct" length, i would just study the screencaps and make a judgment call personally i like them a bit on the longer side. Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 17, 2010 Report Posted September 17, 2010 (edited) i would cut it to extend out about 2" - 3". here is a video of an original ESB blaster http://www.metacafe.com/watch/3487999/prop_store_of_london_empire_strikes_back_e_11_blaster/ but like you stated there was several different lengths of magazines (some just had a wooden block shoved into the receiver), so i dont believe there is any one "correct" length, i would just study the screencaps and make a judgment call personally i like them a bit on the longer side. Except that it's an ANH blaster. Notice the power cylinders on top of the magazine, and the hengstler? Must be incorrectly labeled at the prop stores site as they too say it's ESB. Disclamer: I didn't have sound when I saw the clip. Could be an explanation to this AHN/ESB thingy. Seams on a second view with another video in between that there is in fact no audio in that clip. Edited September 17, 2010 by Locitus Quote
dashrazor Posted September 17, 2010 Report Posted September 17, 2010 Except that it's an ANH blaster. Notice the power cylinders on top of the magazine, and the hengstler? Must be incorrectly labeled at the prop stores site as they too say it's ESB. Disclamer: I didn't have sound when I saw the clip. Could be an explanation to this AHN/ESB thingy. Seams on a second view with another video in between that there is in fact no audio in that clip. you are right lol, the vid is mislabeled, but it was the best vid of an real E-11 i had bookmarked Quote
Locitus[Admin] Posted September 17, 2010 Report Posted September 17, 2010 Silly propstore. They should hire better website editors! Quote
Billhag Posted September 17, 2010 Report Posted September 17, 2010 Jack Here ya go mate, I posted these up a while back. 10 round mag with the 34 for comparison Most people just trim down the 34 round mag to about 2-2.1/2 inches like this Hope this as helped mate Quote
1970si Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Posted September 17, 2010 I found a place in the U.K. that sells the 10 round mag. but they will not ship them out of the country j Quote
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted September 17, 2010 Report Posted September 17, 2010 I think I'm gonna have to drive to reno,NV and hit up a gun shop just to get a 10rounder to cut up! Quote
TK_LEPER Posted September 19, 2010 Report Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) I would cut here: They were pretty short in the movies. Edited September 19, 2010 by TK 4702 Quote
TK_LEPER Posted September 22, 2010 Report Posted September 22, 2010 (edited) Here's how I cut mine... Edited September 22, 2010 by TK 4702 Quote
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