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) T362Accession 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 |