Bren Gun: Help Needed!

[Peter Laidler]

Look Meerkoos........ they ARE mentioned. Page 18 and 19, items 5. One allows the plunger (8) to move up and down while the other locks the spring under the plug (7)

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[Meerkoos]

Look Meerkoos........ they ARE mentioned. Page 18 and 19, items 5. One allows the plunger (8) to move up and down while the other locks the spring under the plug (7)

Yes, sorry, I didn't understand how the parts interacted. I figured it out, and it's almost completely done! All I'm left is the butt assembly. I do have another issue though.

I have tried reinstalling the bolt carrier spring-loaded post, but it is impossible. The post looks 2 times longer then the one pictured in Ian's book. Turns out is a Mk2-style post, but I don't think it would work on a Mk1 carrier. Am I correct?

The buttstock spring assembly looks daunting. If I understood correctly, there are 2 recoil springs, a buttstock cap spring and a receiver buffer spring. Is the thicker spring for the receiver or the buttcap? Also, how do I install the receiver buffer spring?

[Flying10uk]

I have tried reinstalling the bolt carrier spring-loaded post, but it is impossible. The post looks 2 times longer then the one pictured in Ian's book. Turns out is a Mk2-style post, but I don't think it would work on a Mk1 carrier. Am I correct?

It would make life much easier for everyone, if you could post some pictures of the problem that you have encountered here in order to give them a better understanding of what you are talking about, please.

[Meerkoos]

It would make life much easier for everyone, if you could post some pictures of the problem that you have encountered here in order to give them a better understanding of what you are talking about, please.

Sorry! No camera available on hand for the moment. But everything turned out fine! The Bren is completely reassembled, and functions beautifully. Will post pictures soon...