BREN MK1 LMG on 1939 tripod

[m3bobby]

Sorry to drag up an old post, but could you tell me the serial number? I'm sort of the unofficial Bren registrar and record all known Bren survivors. Being a DD Bren and dated 1939 its serial number must lie between A8320 and C4000ish.

Cheers, Chris.

[GasMasksUK]

I'm kinda glad you did dig up this old post, otherwise I wouldnt have seen these great photo's!

Thanks

Danny

[prospecteur59]

Sorry to drag up an old post, but could you tell me the serial number? I'm sort of the unofficial Bren registrar and record all known Bren survivors. Being a double decal Bren and dated 1939 its serial number must lie between A8320 and C4000ish.

Cheers, Chris.

Hello to answer your question, the serial number of this BREN is B.6857
Friendly johann. T

Here is the link of the other bren found in search(excavation) on the DUNKERQUE
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/battl...ne-1940-a.html

[m3bobby]

Thanks Johann,

This would mean that your Bren was made in June 1939, just in time for the start of the war.

These photos are amazing, do you have many other finds? Whats the serial number of your tripod? Did i read that it was a 1938, if it is, thats the first 1938 I've come acrose.

Thanks, Chris.

[prospecteur59]

Thanks Johann,

This would mean that your Bren was made in June 1939, just in time for the start of the war.

These photos are amazing, do you have many other finds? Whats the serial number of your tripod? Did i read that it was a 1938, if it is, thats the first 1938 I've come acrose.

Thanks, Chris.

friendly Johann,
Dear chris hello
To answer your question, the tripod in him(it) serial number on A.1307

CORDIALLY JOHANN

[m3bobby]

friendly Johann,
Dear chris hello
To answer your question, the tripod in him(it) serial number on A.1307

CORDIALLY JOHANN

Thanks Johann, Is that a 1938 tripod?

Cheers Chris.

[prospecteur59]

Thanks Johann, Is that a 1938 tripod?

Cheers Chris.

Dear chris hello
This tripod was made in 1938.

Friendly johann

[WillysJeep]

I realise that it's been a while since this thread was posted, but I wonder if anyone can help me? I have a Mk1 Bren tripod, but it is missing the anti-aircraft legs and I've been unable to find any for sale. I am now thinking of making some, but have been unable to find any close,detailed, photgraphs to show what they look like and how they join together. If you can help with dimensions and/or photos, I would be very much obliged.
Bérnard
Laizy, France

[samnev]

Very nice, the Bren tripods with the anti aircraft extensions are hard to find these day in the US.

[m3bobby]

I realise that it's been a while since this thread was posted, but I wonder if anyone can help me? I have a Mk1 Bren tripod, but it is missing the anti-aircraft legs and I've been unable to find any for sale. I am now thinking of making some, but have been unable to find any close,detailed, photgraphs to show what they look like and how they join together. If you can help with dimensions and/or photos, I would be very much obliged.
Bérnard
Laizy, France

Are you sure it's a Mk1? If it's a H or J serial number then it is a Mk1* and would never have had the AA leg.