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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Firing pin and block are VERY stuck

    I just bought a semi auto bren MKI conversion by Stemple, and everything seems to be in order except for the firing pin and bolt block. The pin is...

    Started by Raptorjamboree‎, 07-11-2020 07:12 PM
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    08-25-2020, 08:49 PM Go to last post
  6. Wise Lite Arms semi-auto only Bren

    Thought I would post some pictures of a Wise Lite Arms semi-auto Bren. It is not converted the exact same way as the Historic Arms Bren, but it will...

    Started by Vincent‎, 05-05-2015 12:23 PM
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    05-26-2019, 10:19 AM Go to last post
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Unbelieveable Private Collection Of WW II Commonwealth Firearms

    Too cool. Couldn't find this already posted on Milsurps, so: Not Your Ordinary Collection Must be nice to be a billionaire! When I was...

    Started by tj214‎, 07-08-2020 07:46 PM
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    07-13-2020, 12:30 PM Go to last post
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Current pricing for a semi auto BREN ?

    What is a fair asking price for a semi auto Bren MKII in todays market ?

    Started by tr63‎, 03-22-2017 04:22 PM
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    auto, bren, current, pricing, semi
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    10-15-2020, 02:05 AM Go to last post
  15. 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
  16. OK what are the differnet types of U.S. made semi-auto Brens ?

    Can some one list the most common types of U.S. remade Bren Gun rebuilders and how they were different in the way they did their conversions ? Which...

    Started by tr63‎, 05-22-2019 11:43 AM
    brens, differnet, made, semiauto, types
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    12-24-2019, 10:20 AM Go to last post
  17. Gas piston fit into new old stock gas cylinder ?

    I have 2 new old stock gas cylinders one is a Mk II the other is a Mk III . Are they good to go or do they reaming , the Mk II has a raised lip or...

    Started by tr63‎, 05-29-2019 11:26 AM
    cylinder, fit, gas, piston, stock
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    06-01-2019, 09:45 AM Go to last post
  18. 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
  19. 7.62mm Semi Bren. Failure to chamber

    My semi auto Bren has a loading problem. The round is being stripped from the magazine but then ends up failing to chamber with round being...

    Started by scoobsean‎, 05-11-2016 03:54 PM
    762mm, bren, chamber, failure, semi
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    05-12-2016, 11:17 AM Go to last post
  20. What are the Bren mag. box sizes ?

    Are the 8mm and the .303 cal. metal magazine carry boxes the same out side size ? Do they only have the canvas carry handles or did they have steel...

    Started by tr63‎, 11-20-2020 10:16 AM
    • Replies: 7
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    12-03-2020, 12:33 AM Go to last post

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