BREN Mk 1 (See FTA 290), this example sectioned along the left side for demonstration purposes. Original weapon may be of Canadian manufacture as indistict LB mark is visible under butt and no other makers marks are apparent. The weapon was in New Zealand service for some time as evidenced by NZ marks.
Marks and Stamps: (R side of receiver) NZ arrow A DP66 (L side of receiver) Mk 1 '41 (Back of receiver) DP96 Serial no (Barrel and Barrel handle) DP96 (Heel of butt) LB| Accession Number: 291 | Period of Use: 1938-1960s |
| Type: Machine gun | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: Canada | Type Date: 1937 |
| Manufacturer: Long Branch Arsenal, Toronto | Serial Number: K5064 |
| Manufacture Date: 1941 | Calibre/Ammunition: 0.303" |
| Weight: 10150g | Length Overall: 1150mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 500rpm | Length Barrel: 635 |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 32044 |