Bren Tripods - 42rocker collection

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10-18-2018, 04:16 PM
42rocker

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Bren Tripods - 42rocker collection

Well this is a quick pic of the top of the Bren Tripods that I own and I'm working on. Someday I'll try to get them out and take a few more pics in details of each of them. Please note there are only two complete Bren Tripods and anyone that wants to donate missing parts is welcome to. In a small parts purchase I received a lot of Bren early front legs, just the upper half of course. So planning on going to the scrap yard and getting some material to make an extension to form the bottom part of the legs. Going to try to make one of them into the Paratrooper model. Also going to have to build one and add more material to it so I can mount a Vickers (semi) on it. Such fun, really I enjoy rebuilding things. Also I know that the rear Bren legs are available from my friends at Apex. The total cost of the legs is above me at this time.
So input is of course Welcome. There is 1 Early model 1 and one model 2. Dates on most are 42.

Later 42rocker

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10-19-2018, 12:29 PM
Brit plumber

The orange one looks interesting, it has something stencilled along the side. It looks like it maybe Aussie.

Any of the Mk2s got N/|\Z markings on the head?
10-19-2018, 01:25 PM
42rocker

Brit plumber
I'll review that area when I get home tonight. I'll take a pic and post it in this thread so we can check it out.Good Spot by the way, small detail in a large group. As far as the "N/|\Z" markings, do not believe so, if they are in front of the serial number. Most of the tripods, the letter J is in front of the numbers. Again will double check when I get home.
Thanks for looking at the group pic. Will try to work on single pics at a later time. Any special areas that I should look at/for and take a pic of? Besides the serial number area that is.

Later 42rocker
10-19-2018, 04:05 PM
Brit plumber

The N^Z numbers could be on the end of the head next to the front leg mount if not next to the BSA serial number.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...924k4png-1.jpg

Hundreds of H and J serial prefixed Mk1* and 2 tripods appear to have gone to NZ probably in 1941 and 42 as the BSA tripod serial numbers are almost in numerical sequence to the NZ number. After this they appear to have received most of their Brens and Bren tripods from Inglis and CCM.
10-19-2018, 08:38 PM
AmEngRifles

Nice collection 42. I am always glad that people "save" things, for histories sake. That, plus the fact they bring a pretty penny now compared to a few short years ago. I think you must have cornered the market! :-)
10-19-2018, 10:35 PM
42rocker

AmEngRifles
I notice that you are in Fla also. If you are near Tampa Bay area I host two shoots a year and I'm at the Hernando Sportsman Club Gun shows. Drop me a pm if you want details.
Hope to see you sometime.

Brit plumber
OMG they put markings there also. Due to several things I have had to put things on hold for around 48 hours so I try to post a few pics of those areas on Sunday or Monday.
Thanks for you info share. Learning more and more details all the time.

Later 42rocker
10-21-2018, 04:41 PM
42rocker

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Brit plumber
I tried to take a nice pic of that painted letter area and somewhat failed. Took about 7 pics and here are the best three.
Anyone that has any thoughts as to what that word is welcome to post their ideas.

Later 42rocker

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10-21-2018, 05:02 PM
42rocker

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Reason for the Bren Tripods - Brens of course

Well took a quick pic of a few of the Bren parts kits that I own. Note the cane on the right, on the top it has HMS Victory and Nelson and more, another area I enjoy. Unhappy to say they are all parts kits at this time and over half are mgs (bad cuts) style cuts. I also have 2 really badly cut double dovetail Bren parts kits I may need to make into display models. I'm planning to finally start building a few after I finish a pair of water babies. A 1917a1 and a 1928 Arg.. Then work on the last water baby, a Vickers and start in on a Bren or 2. Due to the money count I'm going to have to use a Bren tripod to mount the Vickers. A true Vickers Tripod is out of the budget at this time, and will be for a while I believe.
Brit plumber -- I have plans of getting the Brens out and taking pics and then sending you some serial numbers. Just give me some time.

Later 42rocker

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10-21-2018, 05:53 PM
Brit plumber

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Brit plumber
I tried to take a nice pic of that painted letter area and somewhat failed. Took about 7 pics and here are the best three.
Anyone that has any thoughts as to what that word is welcome to post their ideas.

Later 42rocker

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It says ‘Servicable’.
10-21-2018, 07:05 PM
42rocker

OMG
"It says ‘Servicable’. " Really my wife and I guessed for several minutes.
Thank You.

Later 42rocker
10-22-2018, 08:54 AM
tr63

There is a nice Bren tripod on E-Bay if anyone needs one ,The seller has a staring bid of under $500.00 . I am not sure it can be used for AA use ??
10-22-2018, 10:43 AM
AmEngRifles

I thought it said "Rear to Label" meaning that is the part of the tripod you set your butt on to stabilize. :-) jk
10-22-2018, 12:57 PM
Brit plumber

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Originally Posted by tr63

There is a nice Bren tripod on E-Bay if anyone needs one ,The seller has a staring bid of under $500.00 . I am not sure it can be used for AA use ??

It’s a late Mk1* and has no AA parts what’s so ever, the head isn’t even machined for the leg or rifle.
10-22-2018, 03:35 PM
tr63

Is it a good price for latter model ?
10-23-2018, 08:11 PM
42rocker

On another site a Bren Tripod just went for around $500. I've seen them for sale between $500 and $750 and the ones not selling for $1,000 or more.

Later 42rocker
06-10-2023, 11:19 AM
42rocker

LOL Added MORE!

Well, Happy to say I'm still kicking around and about. To update this thread 2023, 5 years later. I've added to the group. LOL Seems I don't buy complete tripods as much as I buy "problem" "needs a LOT of LOVING" Bren Tripods. Then TRY? to restore them.
I've added about 8 more since this post. Everything from a ZB style tripod and several stripped Mk1's and a pair of stripped (now somewhat restored) Mk2*s. I've posted pics of the Mk2*s in another of my threads.
My next plans for them is to use some of them in an exbit at a gun show in August, my area in Fla. Then for the fun of it I might use them at my next gun shoot that I host, Nov, 2023.
Such fun, to try to get Bren tripod parts on this side of the pond. Yes, BRP, Sarco, Numrich, and Apex and my pocket book are Good Friends. Anyone with another source that they are willing to share in the US PLEASE give it a post.

Pics in this thread seem displaced at this time. I'll see what I can find and also take some new ones when I get a chance.

Later 42rocker