To be honest, and thinking the maths and physics on my feet - you would only need a new barrel because the recoil load on firing would be transferred to the bolt, through the bolt, bypassing the bodyside and thence to the locking shoulder (which is well to the rear of the weakened body part). From there it'd travel through the body onto the buffer plate in the butt slide, be buffered slightly and the remainder of the loading would be transmitted onto your shoulder.
There....., find yourself a reasonably good barrel, clean out the buffer mech which is bound to be totally gummed/jammed up and you've got yourself a Bren!
Last edited by Peter Laidler; 10-18-2016 at 04:50 AM.
Oh what it must be like to live in an understanding legislative State in the U.S. who appreciate great weapons, used by those who wish only history to be brought back to the range. Great video
'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
To be honest, and thinking the maths and physics on my feet - you would only need a new barrel because the recoil load on firing would be transferred to the bolt, through the bolt, bypassing the bodyside and thence to the locking shoulder (which is well to the rear of the weakened body part). From there it'd travel through the body onto the buffer plate in the butt slide, be buffered slightly and the remainder of the loading would be transmitted onto your shoulder.
That is well thought out and explained, Peter. It’s exactly why some older Bren parts kits here will fire a single shot despite the body being cut into three parts per BATFE specs.
Originally Posted by Gil Boyd
Oh what it must be like to live in an understanding legislative State in the U.S. who appreciate great weapons, used by those who wish only history to be brought back to the range.
For someone who grew up in England, it is beyond my wildest dreams. To have this freedom is a wonderful thing. To keep from getting into politics I will leave it there.
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