I have a tripod ?

[John Crusher]

I am sending a '43 Ingliss Mk. II parts kit out to get built into a semi and have come across 2 tripods and would like to know how and where they are marked ? I also would like a approximate value as I do not have a clue nor does the fellow who has them and as he is a very good friend and does not remember what he paid I'd like to be fair. The tripods have the 2 straight legs and the single extendable one. I appreciate you help. Thanks, John.

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[WallyG.]

The serial number and date along with a makers mark/code are usually found adjacent to the forward gun mounting point... early models have a milled slot for a bayonet lug... markings are in here. Later the lug cut was not made but the numbering etc. was stamped in this same location. On some makers you will find maker marks or codes on various parts/components... For example, BSA used the three crossed rifle stamp or a "B" on many parts. There are several design details that can impact price. Early design had a third leg for Anti Aircraft configuration stowed in the side rail tubes. A short gun mounting arm for the AA configuration is located on the front leg above the extended foot section. These early MkI tripods tend to be harder to find and go for more. In the US it could be $450.00 to $650.00 or more depending upon condition. Then there are the transitional designs that were war time production expedients... most left off AA capability in some form... these are, in the US, currently going for $400.00 to $550.00 depending upon condition. The craze of having Bren semi auto built has caused a demand that is greater than the supply so they tend to go fast when they appear on the open market. You can go here for pictures and info... http://weaponsonline.proboards.com/ go to the Bren discussion forum. Hope this helps.

[John Crusher]

Maybe I'm part of the craze. Heck, I spelled Inglis wrong ! A friend has had these kits for about 10 years and the tripods were boxed up until last week and the newspaper dates are '01. He's decided to thin out his many parts kits and get a semi Barret .50 and asked me if I wanted 2nd choice of the ones he has at original cost. Needless to say I could not say no. I'm also eyeing a MG34 TC parts kit w/drums and belts and spare barrel.

[Brian Dick]

I sold a dozen CCM, (Canadian) and BSA tripods a few years ago for $450 each. Most were Mk1 and missing the AA leg. I did have a few that were complete with the AA leg. You couldn't give Bren tripods away here in the USA until the semi-auto builds came on the market. When that happened I started carrying a couple to every show and my supply was exhausted in no time.

[Brit plumber]

In the UK its quite hard to find a CCM made tripod, almost as hard to find a BSA mk1 but were flooded with AGE Mk1s, loads of em.

[peregrinvs]

I have a 1939 BSA Mk1 tripod. It was a package deal with a deact 1945 Lithgow Bren, transit chest, filled magazine box and cleaning kit. £200 for the lot in 1999. Those were days...

[Brian Dick]

All of the tripods I had were imported from Canada. The CCM tripods were all marked with New Zealand ownership marks. There was one lonely CCM Mk.2 with a Canadian ownership mark that I promptly snatched out of inventory when I bought my Inglis Mk.2 in 2001. I reckon they'll stay together for the duration now. I had a dozen or so for quite a while and couldn't give them away here in the USA until the semi-auto builds starting hitting the market. Then they sold like hot cakes.

[John Crusher]

Well my buddy found the invoice and he paid $175 each. I gave him $425 and feel that that was fair. I will get it cleaned up and check all the details and post pics and info. when I get my other multiple other projects done. Thanks for the info.,John.

[Brian Dick]

You did good John. I had neck surgery in 2008 so I really like shooting using the tripod too. There's nothing like shooting in the the prone position but the vibration gets me a bit as my neck will never be quite right. Enjoy.

[Peter Laidler]

Whenever I see this thread, I imagine Martin Luther King standing up there, looking out to the crowd and pronouncing that '............I HAVE A TRIPOD.......................