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  1. 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
    • Replies: 7
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    05-12-2016, 11:17 AM Go to last post
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
    • Replies: 8
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    08-25-2020, 09:03 PM Go to last post
  5. 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
  6. 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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    • Replies: 41
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    01-31-2020, 03:08 PM Go to last post
  7. 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
  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. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    09-16-2020, 05:18 PM Go to last post
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. My new Semi MK II

    D&K did the conversion from a parts kit I had. Shoots great.

    Started by Teekay 44‎, 11-19-2019 03:20 PM
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    12-15-2019, 06:19 PM Go to last post
  15. 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
  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
    • Replies: 9
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    12-24-2019, 10:20 AM Go to last post
  17. Sarco Mk3 Bren Kit

    Here are some pics of my Sarco Mk3 Bren Semi auto. Puts a smile on my face every time I shoot it.

    Started by SNAFU22‎, 09-14-2020 09:04 PM
    bren, kit, mk3, sarco
    • Replies: 4
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    11-14-2020, 07:26 PM Go to last post
  18. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    06-09-2019, 05:45 PM Go to last post
  19. 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
  20. 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

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