My MkI Bren dated 1942

[pylon1357]

Well I finally got off my lazy arse and snapped a few pics of my Bren and some of the accessories I have to go with it. As this is an Inglis MkI Bren, it only made sense that I have the correct MkI Bren combo tool in the spare parts wallet. 

 

[pylon1357]

Some more photos of the Bren and a couple of the accessories as well. Spare Barrel and bag, wallet, brushes and such.

[pylon1357]

Last two show my Bren mag box complete. Something that has not fared too well having been stored somewhere with a higher then desirable humidity level. 

[Guest Fred Karno's Army]

Lovely @pylon1357,nice to see with the accessories too.

[Bil4338]

Very nice complete display! Is it a shooter?

[Bill in VA]

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Edited August 30, 2017 by Bill in VA

[pylon1357]

I have to say no to the firing of this one. As I reside in Canada is a deactivated example. In my younger days though, I was fortunate enough to fire an example. 

Thanks for the comments guys, I am hoping to eventually find all my Bren accessories, have them all in one place, then pick up the last few I need. 

[Manu Della Valle]

Cracking set @pylon1357!

[DAK D]

Hi @pylon1357,

Thanks for sharing photos of your Inglis made Bren Mk1 and it looks great with the all accessories!

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[pylon1357]

Thanks for the positive comments guys. I have a love of the Bren. It comes from my uncle Harvey who was a Bren Gunner during WWII. I am missing a few odds and ends, some I have throughout the house (in other words, lord know s where the heck I put them) and others I am missing. I have digging through boxes and such and have come across some rather interesting things i will be posting elsewhere. 

[pylon1357]

I found the sling today, still can`t find many other little tid bits, but in time I will. As you can see, I also have the sling end toggles as well. The second photo shows the C/I\ and the maker S.S.H. and dated 1942.  S.S.H. is the mark of S.S. Holden Ltd. of Ottawa. 

 

[B Donaldson]

Love this Cliff ... what a great setup ...

[Desert Rat]

SUPERB.......Well Done in having this, I wish we could have the same items on the UK.mmmmmmmmmmm...Desert Rat

[Davejb]

Terrific set up, it was my favourite weapon to shoot and I gained marksman on it, used to be able to strip it down in about 22 seconds, assemble in 25. I take it you do know the smallest piece on the weapon that has the longest name?????

 

[Desert Rat]

Great One Dave,

 

I cant believe the short time taken to strip and re-assemble+ the Markman on this superb M/ Gun......Well Done.....!!!......Desert Rat

[Desert Rat]

Hello,

I have a deact (UK & EU) WW2 sten, used by the French Resistance/ FFI with the sillouete grip...But I have always wanted a bren, you see them in all the documentaries about WW2 and they always look great and full of fire power...Well Done Dave in actually firing one!

Best to you....Desert Rat

Edited November 6, 2018 by Desert Rat
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