Correct Bren canvas sling ?

[Flying10uk]

I have noticed, occasionally, people attempting to sell rifle slings as Bren slings simply by attaching hooks at each end, saying it's a Bren sling and then asking the higher price that Bren slings tend to go for. Were the shorter rifle slings sometimes used on the Bren if a "short" sling was required for some specific reason/operation?

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[browningautorifle]

Were the shorter rifle slings sometimes used on the Bren if a "short" sling was required for some specific reason/operation?

There's Bren slings and not Bren slings...so no.

[tankhunter]

The ONLY instance of RIFLE sling's being used with Bren.
Was x 2 of them, fitted to the Tripod. To enable it to be carried on a Soldiers Back in the Field.

[Kev G]

The ONLY instance of RIFLE sling's being used with Bren.
Was x 2 of them, fitted to the Tripod. To enable it to be carried on a Soldiers Back in the Field.

As Tom says No long Bren slings before 44 - Weapons: Slings

[tankhunter]

As Tom says No long Bren slings before 44 - Weapons: Slings

I was stating from the 'Generally' accepted view, that is well know by collectors per say. Your 'composite' sling mentioned on that site. is VERY rare indeed!
& I am surprised it has survived at all! These normally in service, would have been weeded out & back loaded for disposal/ destruction in British Service.
When the 'Correct' Length sling was introduced. It is possible I suppose, that your sling may have gone back to Ord Stores & been transferred along with other 'Gift Aid' products/ equipment. To Other Allied Friendly Nations. To support their respective Forces post war. That were in the 'Poorer' financial bracket?

I have NEVER seen or heard of a sling in British Service Post war Kev. That is similar to your composite sling. It is a VERY rare bird indeed!

As a paradox, 'That' website mentions the MUCH shorter O.M.L 2" Mortar Sling. But does not show a photo of it. They also are rare now on the Civy Collecting Circuit in the UK!

[Brit plumber]

And not that Ammo/utility X harness often sold as the Bren Tripod carrier. It's so universally known by the Dealers that they are for the tripod that no one can persuade them its bollocks!

[tombear]

Up until mid 1944 ALL Bren slings were standard length rifle slings with hooks added. Briefly there was a version with about 12 inches of extra strap riveted into the middle of the sling with two folded brass plates. Once long slings entered the supply chain the extended versions stop being seen.

ATB

Tom

[Peter Laidler]

I'm not so sure about that Tom........ Don't have my CES papers here and handy but I'm convinced that the gun was introduced with a long sling. There were shortages of course, hence the authority to extend rifle slings to suit. Like I always say, I stand to be corrected

[tombear]

Cool, if you can find a CES that refers to a 58" sling prior to 1944 I'll be convinced, but there's zip so far, Or if someone has one dated 1943 or earlier. Everything from LoCs, D,D,(E)., ACIs, the parts lists I've seen etc refer to rifle slings.

ATB

Tom

[Peter Laidler]

If that's the case, and I don't misbelieve it, then it really defies belief. A short rifle length Bren sling would be purgatory to use to carry the gun. It'd be far too high. The gun would be up under your arm pit. I'll have a read of the introduction detail........ again!