Bren conversion.

I know MK III models were converted to 7.62, but can MK I models be converted also?

The simple answer is that they CAN be, but why bother........

There were MAJOR problems with converting Mk1's

.308/7.62 is a moe economical choice for eeloading given component availability and factory loads.

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Originally Posted by tower06

.308/7.62 is a moe economical choice for eeloading given component availability and factory loads.

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Maybe, but you WONT get a MK.I drum sight calibrated for 7.62mm! Why not convert a MKII? It has been done, obviously! But if you are aware of the pitfalls in converting ANY of the Bren series. You may wish to rethink your potential idea?

Why not obtain an Ex SADF converted variant & work with that?........................

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Originally Posted by tankhunter

Maybe, but you WONT get a MK.I drum sight calibrated for 7.62mm! Why not convert a MKII? It has been done, obviously! But if you are aware of the pitfalls in converting ANY of the Bren series. You may wish to rethink your potential idea?

Why not obtain an Ex SADF converted variant & work with that?........................

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I'm looking at parts kits now and everything is mk I or 2. Not seeing ang 7.62 parts kits available.

You won't see any 7.62mm L4 parts kits available.

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Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

You won't see any 7.62mm L4 parts kits available.

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I figured. Its the other reason I would want to have one converted.

so why not do what i suggested? locate/'source an Ex SADF converted MKII Parts kit?..............

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Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

You won't see any 7.62mm L4 parts kits available.

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Are they still held in reserve ? Often wondered the same thing ?

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Originally Posted by tankhunter

so why not do what i suggested? locate/'source an Ex SADF converted MKII Parts kit?..............

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I don't think South African 7.62 Bren parts kits have ever been available in the US ? so may not be an option for the OP.

atb KG

I have some Mk! kits I am looking at, but if there is a converted kit available, I would definately go for that. I have never seen them though.

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Originally Posted by Kev G

I don't think South African 7.62 Bren parts kits have ever been available in the US ? so may not be an option for the OP.

atb KG

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Kev,

SA Parts KITS have never been available, but there seem to be more SA parts on the market here than British ones.

Cheers

Try DSA in Illinois. He had some S/A parts and barrels a while back. Len at Historical Arms in AL may be able to help also.

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Originally Posted by Longshaor

Kev,

SA Parts KITS have never been available, but there seem to be more SA parts on the market here than British ones.

Cheers

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Originally Posted by Brian Dick

Try DSA in Illinois. He had some S/A parts and barrels a while back. Len at Historical Arms in AL may be able to help also.

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Yes DSA have had the barrels for a few years,any leads on who has any other bits as I'm looking for a SA MK2 plastic barrel carry handle ?

ATB Kevin