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    Bren chest converted for No4T

    Anybody have example photos of the oroginal converted Bren chests to house the first No4Ts? Am interested in internal fittings, handles and WW2 period stenciling. I have an early Maltby to consider housing this way..

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    Not much help but here is mine, repainted and ended up in Greece.

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    Any chance you could put up some pics of your Maltby? I also have an early Maltby T (four digit serial) ya just dont see many of them about
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    Thanks Lance - am I right to observe that the Bren issue metal lid edge has been removed? If so, That has to make it much lighter!

    tonyd - give me a little time to photo the MalTby - it came to me via Inda or similar serviced and is well maintained - although a couple of parts are switched for later versions by Savage (cocking piece etc).

    Looks like I can save my derelict Bren chest to house the MalTby - Ill be able to pattern the parts involved for others and also the Bren chest parts I take off - dissection imminent!

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    Yes, the metal lid edge has been removed on mine, good luck on your conversion!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lance View Post
    Not much help but here is mine, repainted and ended up in Greece.
    Nice looking trials T!

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