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Post by woodsy on Feb 26, 2006 5:53:23 GMT 1
I have compiled this list for the benefit of our newer members of the Bren fraternity, with rarity based on a scale of 1 - 10 (1 being common,10 being extremely rare). Additions and alterations are welcomed.
Prototype guns by BRNO - 10
Mk 1 'double dovetail' guns by Enfield - 7
Mk 1 'dd' guns by John Inglis - 8
Mk 1 'dd' guns by Lithgow - 9
Mk 1M guns - 3
Mk 2 & Mk 3 guns - 1
7.92 guns - 7
Telescopic sight mount - 10 (none known)
Fixed Line Sight - 9 (less than 20 known)
Mk 1 magazine - 8
Various experimental magazines - 10
Various experimental barrels - 10
100 rd drum mags, Mk 1 - 8
100 rd drum mags, Mk 2 - 7
Complete drum mag sets - 8
Mk 1 tripods - 4
Mk 2 tripods - 3
Magazine loaders, hopper - 6
Magazine loaders, charger - 6
Mk 1 buttplate and shoulder strap - 5
Mk 1 butt handles - 7 (beware of copies)
Long sling with clip hooks - 3
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Post by gerolykos on Feb 26, 2006 10:12:59 GMT 1
Excellent thought, well done.
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Post by Kev on Feb 26, 2006 10:40:06 GMT 1
Rod , what about Toms elusive Bren bipod snow shoes ;D
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Post by woodsy on Feb 26, 2006 10:58:00 GMT 1
Perhaps the Waterfoot Yeti could assess the scarcity for us!! ;D
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Post by Richard Fisher on Feb 26, 2006 11:04:02 GMT 1
Superb idea Rod. It gives an excellent general idea of what is out there or not. I tell you what though, it is lists like this that make me glad I sold my Bren stuff before I got too 'involved'.
I could do the same for the Vickers but there is soooo much!
Thanks for this,
Rich
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Post by mattgibbs on Feb 26, 2006 19:41:41 GMT 1
Great idea!
d**n could have done with knowing more before I decided to sell a couple of my items...ah well, we live and learn.
Regards
Matt Gibbs
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Post by iocbloke on Mar 21, 2006 0:12:41 GMT 1
Does anybody know anything regarding the "Extension bren gun butt" 1960s bronze green paint finished plain wood handle thingy. I have a couple still boxed, marked as mfg by Daimler, would like to know anything about them; always thought that they might be for use when bren on rear ring mount on Saracen APC, but no doubt somebody will put me right...Thanks.
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Post by tom on Mar 21, 2006 10:52:45 GMT 1
Hi, can you do a pic of the item? I've got a copy of the Saracen/Ferret armaments book and theres nothing with the same name BUT you know what they are like for changing the nom', and it may match the description. Is there a parts number on the box or date?
ATB
Tom
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Mar 21, 2006 11:37:07 GMT 1
Does anybody know anything regarding the "Extension bren gun butt" 1960s bronze green paint finished plain wood handle thingy. I have a couple still boxed, marked as mfg by Daimler, would like to know anything about them; always thought that they might be for use when bren on rear ring mount on Saracen APC, but no doubt somebody will put me right...Thanks. If they are still in the box is there any NSN number printed on the box? eg. "1110-99-962-1234" |
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Post by Kev on Mar 21, 2006 18:10:55 GMT 1
I know that at least one of these (if the same) that came from Australia a good few years ago owned by Tom Thomas. Are these from the same source ?
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Post by iocbloke on Mar 21, 2006 21:30:04 GMT 1
Ok guys
off the box:
LV9/ASC FV-125967 EXTENSION BREN GUN BUTT QTY 1(nope, definitely no more than one , none hiding in the corner) DAIMLER LTD (oh yeah, good stuff) 6/FV/14348/DC11A DATE.12/62 METH 1 (dont get excited - they mean packing method = cardboard box + green wrapping) PACKED SALTERPAK INSPECTED BY (blank)
That's it from the box.
Tom Thomas - that's a name that rings a bell, said quasimodo - do you mean the TT who had the Light Recce Car? I have known the guy who supplied some firearms related items to him since the late 60s - but these did not come from Tom or Oz.
(maybe its old age, but can't see how to attach an image - i've tried over & over but the sellotape keeps coming off the monitor screen - can someone advise an old man.........or even me. Thanks.
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Post by Kev on Mar 21, 2006 21:50:25 GMT 1
iocbloke if you want to email me a picture I will paste it up here. (GAFFER TAPE IS FAVOURITE ;D)
I know the item is described as 'extension Bren gun butt'
but are they some type of forward grip ?
.......Intrigued !
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Post by Tim on Mar 22, 2006 0:12:58 GMT 1
Hi guys , try looking up the FV NUMBER, it may give you a better steer, FV= Fighting Vehicle ... The fact it has a specific FV INDEX would indicate it is for one type of vehicle.......... or ........the fv index is refering to a cupola equipment that may fit many vehicles. Just my two penneth worth.........and no i dont have an FV list..........  Tim |
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Post by Kev on Mar 24, 2006 23:19:57 GMT 1
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