Bren MkI double dovetail question

[Peter Laidler]

Nope, sort of with you BP. But not sure about the incorrect carrying handle metalwork. The sleeve and stem? Can't see the f/protector to pass comment. Must be a v/late 5th variation/intermediate

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[Brit plumber]

The section on the stem that the screw passes through has a square finish which means the other side is slab sided rather than circular on the side you see and scalloped on the side you can't.

[Peter Laidler]

Just wondered if you'd notice that....................!

[forti-cinis]

I may have a billet sight shrouding. Explain the lower differences?

[forti-cinis]

Here's my lower before I cleaned it up and chose to make the pistol grip a 922r part (US made part). I still have the original grip, and I will be changing it back because I made a 'quick' disconnector that can be the make-up piece for the 922r instead. what makes this not an early mk1?


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[forti-cinis]

I switched out the sight shrouds for period correct.

Would like to know if my Lower is period incorrect, and I have a challenge for you Brenophiles...



Do you like my matching F8037 & F8037-S serialized barrels? but is something a miss?

[Brit plumber]

Hopefully I can get you some photos of the differences between early and later lowers and barrel handles. My photobucket account has been messed with...thanks Photobucket!!

[forti-cinis]

Excusing the handle, anything else with the barrels?

[Brit plumber]

This is an early type lower, extra machining circled in red. The Mk3 lower is similar in this area so don't get confused.
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Early lower, other side.
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Later type lower with less machining.
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Lithgow type lower with combination of machining.
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Early (Bottom) V Late type handle metal work, Blue circled shows the machining differences, red the BSA logo.
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Early style gas reg.
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Late style gas reg.
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[Peter Laidler]

As you start to follow, you'll soon see that all the changes really relate to simplification.