My Bren MKI

[Luis Bren]

Ok Peter! I understand the mean of M60!
I downloading a copy of Ian Skenerton Bren Parts Id. Very Interesting!

Thanks for Butt Pics Vincent! Maybe some other time look for this Butt.

Why the white painting on barrell?

[Peter Laidler]

It is a DRILL PURPOSE barrel. That is not suitable for live ammunition any more.

Better if you BUY the books I think. I say this because that way, the author, like me, makes a profit!

[Luis Bren]

Ok the meaning of the white paint on Barrel! Thank You Peter!

I love buying books!.
Online copies very poor quality and not good for the author!
I contact to brian about buy a book.

[Luis Bren]

This is me, the Bren MK1 is from a friend!
The first time I had it in my hands, I fall in love with these LMG









The truck is a 1943 Ford CMP , soon to be restored.

[Peter Laidler]

Tell your friend that the carrying handle is NOT used in the 'out' position for firing from the waist. This is false. It is 'out' for use in the anti-aircraft role only.

That is a nice collection of vehicles that he has. We had two of these Ford CMP trucks as recovery vehicles at my big Ordnance Depot workshop in Ngaruawahia in NZ. Never heard a quieter petrol engine in my life since

[Luis Bren]

Ok about Carry Handle position... I'll have to read the instruction books!

Yes, V8 engine sound great!

In this pics can see the bad welding... can be improve your look?



Many thanks!

[Vincent]

Yes. The weld can be improved.

First it must be totally clean. Drill or cut into any holes or gaps so there is only clean metal. Then put copper behind so the weld does not run into the receiver. TIG or MIG weld a small area and let it cool. Then weld another small area and let cool. Do not try to go fast. Take your time. If the receiver gets too hot it could warp (bend from the heat).

What is next to the truck? Is it a Universal Carrier?

[Luis Bren]

Hi Vincent!
Very good points to consider. Maybe later begin to restore the Bren.
Next to the truck can see a Universal Carrier T16E2

This is my Bren inside de carrier

[Peter Laidler]

I remember those old PYRENE fire extinguishers. Filled with Carbon tetrachloride (CTC) as I seem to recall. The scaremongers used to tell us that if you sprayed the CTC onto hot steel it'd turn into mustard gas - or something even deadlier! In fact the wind from 'winker' Wainwrights ar......., er....., bottom was probably deadlier than mustard gas!

[Luis Bren]

Interesting anecdote Peter!