What if someone wants a collection that shows some of the changes that were made to a gun over its service life?

I am not talking about matching parts from manufacturers. I am talking about making examples that show how a gun was when it entered service and an example of one with all the modifications made over its life in service. The point is to show what was changed, and you can’t do that without an example of before and after.

Peter’s Sten and Sterling books do a wonderful job of illustrating changes made to those guns. I am guessing the Bren book will too?

You can read why a part was changed and see pictures, but it’s not the same as having it in your hand. I read about the Bren MkI butt shoulder plate and got the idea more or less. When I found one it became crystal clear in an instant what the problem was.

Part of the fun of collecting these old guns is to show what didn’t work. That has to be why Enfield collectors pay a premium for No5 “Jungle Carbines”.