Demiled Bren Reciver

[bentwrench]

The lack of finish on the center receiver section makes me think it is a mixed kit. It could be that all 4 parts are from different receivers and were pieced together to make a buildable kit. If the rear serial number is from a '42 dated gun then I doubt just the center section is an imposter.

I guess it will be a FrakenBren when its done.

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[CINDERS]

Thanks for the reply bentwrench if they are costing that then an operable tank destroyer would be worth squilions, here is a pic I have of a gun room in private hands in the USA I cannot find the other 3 that go with it but I guess the owner is fairly well stocked eh what....or it may be Peter Laidlers place do not know but either way very very impressive complete with mini range out the back..........

[Gil Boyd]

Certainly has a soft spot for BAR's and a very understanding wife

[bentwrench]

Cinder that photo illustrates the effect of the NFA act of 1986. Large multi-million dollar collections are often common and they are kept in the family in a legal trust or they are sold when the collector passes away. Each one of those BAR's is worth around $30,000 give or take. If your very wealthy the extreme cost of a transferable automatic is of no concern. America's laws on machine guns have made them a class privilege. As if to say the wealthy can be trusted with them and the rest of us cannot?

Not all MG's are that expensive, UZI's, machine pistols like M11's, Stemple takedown guns, and Reising's can be forund for 4-6,000 when they come up for sale.

Semi-auto builds cost a small fraction of their full auto counterparts, so my Bren project is a close I will get to owning a real one.