1st Pattern Bren Cover or Lewis Cover?

[peregrinvs]

Yes, it's for the Bren. The original version was introduced in 1938 and what you have is a slightly modified version introduced in 1940. They were made by both the British and the Canadians. There's a long thread about Bren covers on the 'Weapons Online' forum:

Bren Covers

I was rather puzzled to spot some 1950's dated examples of these at Beltring this year as I'd assumed they'd long been replaced by the green canvas cover by then.

Mark

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[mkVSten]

Thanks Guys,

That pretty much sums it up...Cheers

[Rajeee]

The cover in question is in fact a Lewis Gun Cover. NOT a Bren Gun Cover.

Yes, it's for the Bren. The original version was introduced in 1938 and what you have is a slightly modified version introduced in 1940. They were made by both the British and the Canadians. There's a long thread about Bren covers on the 'Weapons Online' forum:

Bren Covers

I was rather puzzled to spot some 1950's dated examples of these at Beltring this year as I'd assumed they'd long been replaced by the green canvas cover by then.

Mark

[Kev G]

The cover in question is in fact a Lewis Gun Cover. NOT a Bren Gun Cover.

Bren cover - LoC primary source below.



ATB KG

[Kev G]

And if they are a tight fit it is down to shrinkage



ATB KG

[tankhunter]

The cover in question is in fact a Lewis Gun Cover. NOT a Bren Gun Cover.

It is DEFINATELY for the Bren/ or 7.62mm LMG. There is one for sale on Evil-pay at the Moment. Look under Daimler Ferret in the search engine on that site!