The Sterling 7.62 was a Battle rifle/light machine gun variant of the Sterling submachine gun which was manufactured in the 7.62x51mm NATO calibre. It used lever-delayed blowback to handle the more powerful rounds and was fed from 30 round Bren magazines as well as 20 round magazines from L1A1 SLR's. A bipod and detatchable fixed stock could be added as well as a Single Point IR/Trilux nightsight. To prevent ammunition cook-off, the weapon fired from an open bolt. Acting as the Besal LMG of WW2, the 7.62 NATO calibre Sterling was intended as an emergency standby weapon in case of attack during the Cold War.| Sterling 7.62 | |
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| Type | Battle rifle Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sterling Armaments Company |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7.62x51mm NATO |
| Caliber | 7.62mm |
| Action | Lever-delayed blowback, open bolt |
| Feed system | 30 round L4 Bren magazines 20 round L1A1 SLR magazines |
| Sights | Iron Trilux nightsight |
