An interesting discussion!
The August 1942, Carbines, Machine, Sten, 9mm, Mks I, II & III, Illustrated Identification List can be found here:
https://stephentaylorhistorian.files...t_1942_150.pdf
Info regarding slings can be found on pages 22 and 23. The standard rifle sling was used for Mk I Sten, whereas Mks II and III used “BE 8574, Slings, Carbine, Machine, Sten, 9mm.” The illustration notes that the overall length of this sling is
36” and it appears to be non-adjustable (note, I can’t seem to take a screenshot of the PDF, but I have attached the illustration that I found at a different source).
The 1944, Parts list for Carbine, Machine, Sten, 9mm, Mk V, can be found here:
http://www.karkeeweb.com/patterns/19...n_MkV_1944.pdf
Info regarding the sling can be found on pages 18 and 19. This seemingly longer and adjustable sling is known as “BE 8504, Sling, Carbine, Machine, Sten, 9mm, Mk II”
My interpretation is that there were two Sten slings.
Perry, when you measured the 32” was this the overall length including the metal fittings, or just the webbing? Are these Canadian slings actually shorter than the 36” total length noted in the 1942 British ID List?
For someone with access to an adjustable sling: What is the total extended length?
The second image I have attached of the adjustable sling with stores tag was found at the LWD Parts website:
https://www.lwdparts.com/product/ste...nos-war-dated/
Regards,
Colin