Bren at War

[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.

[Brit plumber]

I’ll never forget the use of Stove Naptha to defrost your weapon.

[Daan Kemp]

No Brens, no machine guns. You can't parachute a largish force without their additional equipment, ammunition, mortars, radios, food, etc.

[AmEngRifles]

No, its 2 rifle slings, 1st has one end looped back on its self through one Bren sling clip from the butt with the other end just looped back. The second sling has passed through the other clip on the bipod and both brass ends of the sling are attached to the 1st sling. If I was home i'd demonstrate.

Funny that should come up. I was just trying out the fit of a single Bren sling and I must have a regular SMLE sling with Bren hooks? Well, if you like carrying the gun up under your armpit, ok, but for those of us over 6" tall, I like a rifle to hang a bit lower, so had just though about putting two Enfield slings together in a manor similar to what you describe. Should give me plenty of length then. :-)

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No Brens, no machine guns. You can't parachute a largish force without their additional equipment, ammunition, mortars, radios, food, etc.

Sure, but they would still have Stens. But I suspect they would want the firepower of the Bren. Sorta like having the PIAT along... Big Medicine.

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Any Bren pics from the Malayan conflict?

[theczechboss]

i have a 1941 enfield single dovetail with the fluted front and the rib on the right side

[Brit plumber]

i have a 1941 enfield single dovetail with the fluted front and the rib on the right side

That’s a 4th stage intermediate probably with a serial between F1 and F7000.

[theczechboss]

That’s a 4th stage intermediate probably with a serial between F1 and F7000.

sn number is F3966

[Daan Kemp]

Sure, but they would still have Stens. But I suspect they would want the firepower of the Bren.

You seriously compare the firepower and use of a a submachinegun with a machine gun?

[AmEngRifles]

You seriously compare the firepower and use of a a submachinegun with a machine gun?

I don't seriously do anything. I ask questions. Besides, if it was a fast, light mission, it MAY have been possible that some jumps to go without heavier weapons?