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Post by gerolykos on Mar 18, 2007 11:27:03 GMT 1
Hello guys,
Have a look at IMA, those who have already a Bren drum mag I am sure they will be very very interested.
All the best
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Post by erikthecat on Mar 18, 2007 14:19:19 GMT 1
please forgive my ignorance!
what is IMA?
thanks for your time.
GaRy:) obviously still very much a newbie at heart!
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Post by Kev on Mar 18, 2007 15:21:26 GMT 1
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Post by Kev on Mar 18, 2007 16:10:49 GMT 1
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Post by stephen on Mar 18, 2007 16:29:30 GMT 1
I'd quite like one of them there hand grips, then again I'd quite like a sling too lol
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Post by Kev on Mar 18, 2007 17:23:50 GMT 1
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Post by cmpman1 on Mar 19, 2007 3:58:27 GMT 1
I saw one of the IMA Drum adapter/supports the other week and they are far from a perfect repro. I have an origional to compare with....the repro has corners which are a bit sharp.
I also have one of the mag mandrels. I believe mine is ex-Canadian, and is a bit simpler than the one shown. I paid around the same price for my mandrel....only difference is my mandrel came with a dewat Bren, a spare barrel, a transit chest, the winding tool and drum support, and a military set of go/no go guages.
I have one of the Bren repro butt grips. I have no complaints with it. At about $250 cheaper than a real one, I can live with it. Collectors source has a JI marked one available right now, but it's too rich for my blood.
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Post by Kev on Mar 19, 2007 18:24:15 GMT 1
cmpman,I'm on the scrounge again for a photo, this time of your magazine mandrel.I presume it doesn't have the clamp/guide for filing the magazine spring slot ? (no necessity on Canadian mags)
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Post by cmpman1 on Mar 19, 2007 21:52:32 GMT 1
cmpman,I'm on the scrounge again for a photo, this time of your magazine mandrel.I presume it doesn't have the clamp/guide for filing the magazine spring slot ? (no necessity on Canadian mags) Thats right. I'll have to run out to the shop and grab it. I actually use it to straighten Cdn government deactivated (hammer or axed) magazines from time to time. |
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Post by cmpman1 on Mar 23, 2007 3:19:42 GMT 1
cmpman,I'm on the scrounge again for a photo, this time of your magazine mandrel.I presume it doesn't have the clamp/guide for filing the magazine spring slot ? (no necessity on Canadian mags) Here it is next to it's successor...the mag tool for the C2A1 LMG. The bren mag forming tool has a inspectors mark which is of the 50s Cdn style, indicating that this is post war produced.  |
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Mar 23, 2007 6:43:56 GMT 1
Here it is next to it's successor...the mag tool for the C2A1 LMG. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  I don't suppose you have another 30 round mag tool laying around or the 20 round mag tool? I've been looking for them for ages. |
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Post by cmpman1 on Mar 23, 2007 8:31:08 GMT 1
I have the 20 round tool kicking around the gunroom somewhere. Sorry, but no spares right now. It is important to note that the 30 round tool won't work on a 20 round mag body.....the grooves in the side of the mags were in completely different spots.
I'll keep an eye out for some. They do pop up from time to time.
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Post by Kev on Mar 23, 2007 16:31:16 GMT 1
Cheers ,very nice  Also like the C2A1 mandrel ;D I have never seen a C2A1 mag in the 'flesh' so can anyone tell me if it is the same as the Aussie straight L4A4 30 rnd mag ? Have you ever seen a mandrel for the Aussie L4 mag Kevin ? |
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Post by cmpman1 on Mar 23, 2007 16:59:36 GMT 1
Cheers ,very nice Also like the C2A1 mandrel ;D I have never seen a C2A1 mag in the 'flesh' so can anyone tell me if it is the same as the Aussie straight L4A4 30 rnd mag ? Have you ever seen a mandrel for the Aussie L4 mag Kevin ? I have a C2A1 (dewat) along with 4 extra mags in the Bra. Maybe I can snap a photo later, along with some of the other Cdn accessories. I'm looking for one of the (ex-cdn) auzzie top covers with the sight built in for the C2, in case anyone has one to spare. |
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Mar 24, 2007 8:05:36 GMT 1
Cheers ,very nice Also like the C2A1 mandrel ;D I have never seen a C2A1 mag in the 'flesh' so can anyone tell me if it is the same as the Aussie straight L4A4 30 rnd mag ? Have you ever seen a mandrel for the Aussie L4 mag Kevin ? The straight 30 round magazines in Australian service are known as:- 1005-66-015-6322 MAGAZINE, cartridge, 7.62 mm, 30 round Often referred to as the "L2A1 Magazine" which is technically incorrect. Of course the curved magazine done by the Australian's are L4A1 mags for the Bren Guns. In Canadian service they are known as:- 1005-21-103-5591 MAGAZINE, assembly, cartridge, 30 round, C1 Here's a pic of the 30 round magazines C1/L2A1 on the left the L4A1 on the right (Australian made L4 mag)  |
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