Semi-auto Bren new built receivers?

[Vincent]

Good question.

I think the main crew compartment of the Lancaster, including the front turret is heated.

The tail turret is not heated. (Its gunner had to wear an electrically heated flight-suit.) So, presumably the freezing problem was only with unheated forward facing guns.

I am saving this one for a retirement project.

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[Brit plumber]

Good question.

I think the main crew compartment of the Lancaster, including the front turret is heated.

The tail turret is not heated. (Its gunner had to wear an electrically heated flight-suit.) So, presumably the freezing problem was only with unheated forward facing guns.

I am saving this one for a retirement project.

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That's a handy photo for me Vince. That's the only other early MkII I've seen other than my own, the others I've seen are MkII* or early guns mod'ed to MkII*. Your photo shows the flush rivets that now I'm sure were only found on the MkII and not the dome heads of the MkII*. This is my long term project

[Vincent]

This is my long term project

How's the barrel jacket going? Let me know if you need any more dimensions.

I could use some photos of the inside of the receiver if you get a chance.

[Brit plumber]

I'd forgotten all about that, I'll be back home next week for xmas so its a good time to take some photo's. The barrel jacket is one of those jobs I'll get to when time permits. I work away from home so when I do manage to get back for a week the OIC House usually has a list of S*** jobs for me to do. That or I need to spend what the wife would call 'Quality time' with her, I'd call it time not spent in my garage!