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10-21-2019, 12:23 AM
maxwells

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BIPOD

Hi,

can anyone please identify this BIPOD for me? I picked it up with a bunch of other military equipment. I did not know where to post it so if I posted it in the wrong spot please tell me where to post it.

Thanks,
maxwells

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10-22-2019, 12:28 AM
maxwells

does anyone have an idea or where I could post it for a reply?

Thanks,
maxwells
10-22-2019, 10:31 AM
browningautorifle

It holds a strong resemblance to a Bren Bipod, perhaps post this over there and those guys might be able to sort it out.
10-28-2019, 02:19 PM
Sunray

Isn't for a BREN unless there's a piece missing. BREN Bipods
Might be an AR-10 bipod. An original Portugese issue one. Very much a WHAG though.
Picture of one down near the bottom. http://www.ar10.nl/ar10history.htm
10-28-2019, 05:05 PM
Flying10uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunray

Isn't for a BREN unless there's a piece missing.

Jim alluded that it resembled a Bren bipod, not that it was a Bren bipod, there is a difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by browningautorifle

It holds a strong resemblance to a Bren Bipod,
11-05-2019, 02:15 AM
maxwells

BIPOD

Jim,

I go to this site almost everyday. I didn't move it to the Bren sub forum because it was right next to the one I posted on & I figured they would look on both. I do indeed want to find out what this Bipod is for because I do want to sell it. I thought maybe it was for the SAW. I did not see any markings on it. I thank everyone for their help so far.

maxwells
11-05-2019, 01:07 PM
Flying10uk

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Originally Posted by maxwells

Jim,

I go to this site almost everyday. I didn't move it to the Bren sub forum because it was right next to the one I posted on & I figured they would look on both. I do indeed want to find out what this Bipod is for because I do want to sell it. I thought maybe it was for the SAW. I did not see any markings on it. I thank everyone for their help so far.

maxwells

How about a few more pics looking at the sides of the legs and the feet which may or may not help people identify it?

The legs look as if they may be adjustable for height but you don't appear to have stated or confirmed this?

I wondered about the Indian Vickers Berthier mg but looking at pictures it would seem not.
11-06-2019, 01:01 AM
maxwells

BIPOD

I will take some more pics today and yes the legs are adjustable.

Thanks,

maxwells
11-06-2019, 05:22 AM
Brit plumber

I think this is more 1970s onwards judging by the use of spring pins
11-06-2019, 02:08 PM
maxwells

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BIPOD

Here are the pics of the BIPOD. I took some more.

Thanks,
maxwellsAttachment 103646 Attachment 103647 Attachment 103648 Attachment 103649
11-13-2019, 02:20 AM
maxwells

BIPOD

I posted some extra pics hoping they would help but I didn't get any reply. Could it possibly be from a SAW?

maxwells
11-13-2019, 06:58 AM
browningautorifle

It holds a resemblance to the SAW 249 improvement by Forward Laboratories... REF Forward Labs M249 Bipod Fix HQ - YouTube
11-13-2019, 01:32 PM
Brit plumber

It’s the improved M249 Bipod with a part missing.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...FB19851j-1.jpg
11-13-2019, 02:03 PM
Flying10uk

In the video it seems like an excellent state of affairs that a soldier in the US army, on the front line, can come up with a practical suggestion to solve a problem, take it to a fully equipped workshop and in no time a fully functioning prototype has been produced.
11-14-2019, 01:18 AM
maxwells

BIPOD

Thank You for all your help. Does anyone have an idea what these sell for because I would like to sell it. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Del
11-14-2019, 11:42 AM
Brit plumber

When I say improved, that’s what the US call it when they weld the 2 sides of the pivot. The one you have has obviously broken so not an improved version lol.
11-14-2019, 12:41 PM
browningautorifle

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Originally Posted by Brit plumber

The one you have has obviously broken so not an improved version lol.

The ring for the gas cylinder is gone, so incomplete...that's why it looked odd.
11-14-2019, 07:04 PM
Flying10uk

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Originally Posted by maxwells

Does anyone have an idea what these sell for because I would like to sell it.

Why not base your asking price on what others are asking for something similar? It will sell for what someone is prepared to pay for it.
11-15-2019, 01:44 AM
maxwells

BIPOD

I don't think that it is broken but there is just a part missing that you could probably put back on if you had one. The reason why I asked for pricing is because I never saw any of them for sale. I thought I would ask the guys that know more about them than I do. Is there a link you can send me to see the pricing?

Thanks,
maxwells
11-15-2019, 05:31 AM
Brit plumber

From what I’ve read, there is a role pin that should hold the bipod to the missing part. As this part allows the gun to be swivelled on the bipod, this role pin is the week point and shears, separating the 2. The US answer was to weld either side of the pivot preventing the swivelling action. Hence the above video showing one chaps answer, giving that ability back to the user.