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  1. Ammo types and the semi auto Bren

    I wanted to start a conversation, and possibly a data base, no matter how limited, associated with the semi auto Bren. The purpose is to possibly...

    Started by AmEngRifles‎, 01-30-2021 11:07 AM
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    ammo, auto, bren, semi, types
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    09-13-2023, 07:52 PM Go to last post
  2. Center sections at BRP

    Not sure if this is frowned upon, but anything to help the community. BRP has some very nice Mk I center sections (receivers) that would make a...

    Started by AmEngRifles‎, 01-31-2020 02:33 PM
    brp, center, sections
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    09-16-2020, 05:18 PM Go to last post
  3. Two SMG Bren Mk II semi autos for sale on GB

    Not sure if it is ok for me to post sale listings here? WW2 Bren MK2 semi auto - Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com : 815597530 I thought about...

    Started by AmEngRifles‎, 05-27-2019 09:54 AM
    autos, bren, sale, semi, smg
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    05-27-2019, 09:54 AM Go to last post
  4. Nylon buffers for Semi Auto Historic Arms

    I have located and modified a nylon “ spacer” as sold by Home Depot. The original model is 1” long x 1/2” diameter, with a .257 bore down the center....

    Started by AmEngRifles‎, 05-11-2019 06:46 PM
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    01-17-2020, 04:29 PM Go to last post
  5. Welp, I bit off, now I gotta figure out how to chew it

    Hey all, Long time reader, first-time poster. Recently bit on a MK3 kit from Sarco. I’ve been keeping an eye out for used jigs out on Gun Broker...

    Started by Angloweaponphile‎, 02-17-2020 09:55 PM
    bit, chew, figure, gotta, welp
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    09-14-2020, 11:48 AM Go to last post
  6. semi auto Bren in 308?

    what is a fair price for one of these in today's market? it is a historic firearms and uses FAL mags

    Started by blacktalon‎, 03-18-2015 02:18 PM
    308, auto, bren, semi
    • Replies: 4
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    03-19-2015, 11:56 AM Go to last post
  7. semi-auto registed bren gun

    i have the possibility of purchasing a semi- auto bren gun wth b. a.t.f. .authorizing letter i would welcome members comments on durability, flaws...

    Started by britrecko‎, 07-04-2010 08:23 PM
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    bren, gun, registed, semiauto
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    01-17-2012, 01:01 PM Go to last post
  8. Bren semi-auto receiver rewelding

    Hi, I'm interested in building a semi-auto Bren as a project gun, and I'm looking for someone to reweld a cut receiver and make the required...

    Started by Bullitt‎, 05-03-2018 11:09 PM
    bren, receiver, rewelding, semiauto
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    05-14-2018, 01:27 AM Go to last post
  9. Bren L4 / .308 build

    So it begins with a Sarco torched L4 parts set. These were cut hard and will take some TLC to get it working again. The bolt , carrier and gas...

    Started by cal50‎, 12-21-2023 06:24 PM
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    03-10-2024, 07:28 PM Go to last post
  10. Bren MKII rescue~

    Starting work on my 1943 Inglis MKII Bren. Nice center section from BRP. Early MKII with the dual row gas ports on the gas cylinder similar to my...

    Started by cal50‎, 03-14-2022 08:54 PM
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    09-12-2023, 07:08 PM Go to last post
  11. Working on my double dovetail MKI

    Finally getting some play time and work done on my Bren double dovetail MK1. I opted to grab a BRP center section which cuts down the built time (...

    Started by cal50‎, 04-02-2021 10:57 PM
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    double, dovetail, mki, working
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    02-16-2022, 03:47 PM Go to last post
  12. Who still sells Bren Semi auto kits?

    I have my Bren Mk1 running using my semi auto parts from my mk2 . Who still sells the striker and striker spring? Thanks Ralph

    Started by cpu77‎, 11-02-2014 08:30 AM
    auto, bren, kits, sells, semi
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    11-02-2014, 09:29 AM Go to last post
  13. Semi-Bren fixes

    I'm lucky enough to own several Semi-Brens and have been in on the development side since Len Savage at Historic Arms first started building them. ...

    Started by csmarcher‎, 05-30-2019 02:40 AM
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    fixes, semibren
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    04-08-2021, 12:32 AM Go to last post
  14. Unhappy Bren mk2 wont fire

    Hi sorry if this question has been asked and answered already but my dad has had a historic arms semi auto converted Bren Mkii for a while now but...

    Started by eriksiddons‎, 08-10-2020 12:10 PM
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    08-25-2020, 09:03 PM Go to last post
  15. Semi-auto Bren new built receivers?

    Just thinking out loud, but as a Canadian I would give a kidney to have a legal, shootable, Bren. With everyone thinking so highly of them, and with...

    Started by flying pig‎, 12-06-2013 09:01 PM
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    12-16-2013, 07:45 AM Go to last post
  16. Semi Auto Blueprints

    I made this, hope it helps the would-be Bren Gunners out there

    Started by forti-cinis‎, 10-11-2017 03:57 PM
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    06-09-2019, 05:45 PM Go to last post
  17. Bren semi auto build - USA

    I recently purchased an MGS WWII Bren 1 Parts Kit as a project My dad and I could work on. I have most of the mechanical questions worked out, but...

    Started by garthok‎, 05-14-2012 01:47 PM
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    01-31-2020, 03:08 PM Go to last post
  18. Bren Semi-auto bullet set-back

    Any guess on what might be the cause of bullet set-back on my old Bren LMG? It happens with all different ammo types. See photos (if I attached them...

    Started by jeff_b‎, 10-24-2018 11:21 PM
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    11-13-2018, 12:46 PM Go to last post
  19. Curious Spacer Re: Re-welding demil into Semi-auto

    I was milling a demilled section of a Monotype Mk II receiver that had been converted to a L4A3. At the rear face of the barrel nut a spacer fell...

    Started by Joe H‎, 11-19-2017 11:47 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    11-20-2017, 10:15 AM Go to last post
  20. Semi Auto Bren extract problem

    Hi all, Please forgive me if this is an old thread or have already been answer. I got a semi auto Bren from a guy on Gun Broker in April 2016...

    Started by locchau‎, 06-01-2016 12:07 PM
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    09-22-2016, 06:42 AM Go to last post

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