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Gun, Machine, Bren, .303in Mark 1m

Description

Canadian manufactured Mk 1m Bren, with a few simplifications, a hybrid before introduction of Mk 2. eg, Barrel flash hider is Mk2 shape but still stainless steel, Butt is Mk 1 shape etc.

Marks and Stamps: (R side of receiver) BREN MK Im INGLIS 1943 (L side of receiver) Canada arrow '43 (Back of receiver) Serial no DP (Barrel and Barrel handle) T362

Specifications

Accession Number: 378 Period of Use: 1040-1960s
Type: Machine gun War Zones:
Country of Origin: Canada Type Date: 1940?
Manufacturer: Inglis, Toronto Serial Number: 2T4292
Manufacture Date: 1943 Calibre/Ammunition: 0.303"
Weight: 10150g Length Overall: 1150mm
Cyclic Rate: 500rpm Length Barrel: 635mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 51542

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