Bren at War

[AmEngRifles]

Thanks Paul. That makes great sense. I did not realize weapons oil might solidify as well?? We only touched on a few degrees below freezing, but man, the grease in the gun slowed up the action significantly. Had to remove all grease and just oil the gun to get it to feed. The grease was in there as it was brand new from the maker and he greased it for the break in. Nobody mentioned not to try “ breaking it in” during sub freezing weather. 😉

Sorry. Should have replied privately I suppose? Don’t mean to start thread drift. I love all these historical images of the Bren in various theaters.

Did paratroopers go in with Brens? Any pictures of Troop’s kitted up for jumps?

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[browningautorifle]

I did not realize weapons oil might solidify as well??

We taught a whole lesson about care for weapons in sub zero climate, removing oil and grease and replacing with graphite powder. Even light oil freezes, better to have nothing than that. You can't add when it's hot as it still chills down after. Yes, a definite problem after a certain temperature drop.

[Paul S.]

Did paratroopers go in with Brens? Any pictures of Troop’s kitted up for jumps?

There is a video about the Parachute Regiment that has some historical footage as well as new Paras being taught about the regiment's history. In it, you can see a demonstration of how an WWII Para would have been kitted for a jump.