MK 1 bren tipod

[tankhunter]

Thanks for the pictures that will make it much easier to fab up some repro parts. Just a couple of questions. With the mount at the end of the bracket open on the top does the bren lock in or does it just sort of hook into the bracket? My tripod os painted a dark flat green and it I am sure is a recent paint job is the colour of your pictured tripod the original color. Thanks Alan from Portland Oregon

The Bren simply Hangs on that 'Hook' as you call it. Belive it or not, gravity pulls it down as well as the firer pulling the gun into his shoulder in usage in the A role. The gun hangs from the underside front mounting pin, simple as that! So yes, it is 'Open' at the top ie: half moon if you like.

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Exactly Tankie! It's like the wire cutters........... It'd be cheaper to give everyone a set of good quality 'snap-on' pliers that would slip into any bit of kit he has. At least a pair of pliers is versatile, unlike those wire cutters on the scabbard

Pete, the trend has been for a few years now that the lads would obtain 'Leatherman Tools' at thier own expense. A Very good multi-tool with a pliers facility as well. They are usefull in the field for bodge jobs to get you out of trouble. But nothing as good a a correct tool for the job at hand. I suspect also, that a lot of the guys bought them, but they hung on the waistbelt in thier pouches. Looking 'War-ey' (Ally if your Airborne!) & saw little use!........Certainly did away with can openers, other knives, screwdrivers, spanners, etc, etc. In my opinion, usage of this tool indiscriminately would result in damage to most fixings & fasteners!