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Gun, machine, Bren, .303in, Mark 2

Description

Canadian manufactured Inglis Mk 2 example (See FTA 289). Carries a Canadian arrow mark so possibly issued into Canadian service.

Marks and Stamps: (R side of receiver) BREN MK II INGLIS 1944 (L side of receiver) Canada arrow '44 (Back of receiver) Serial no (Barrel and Barrel handle) 14T 18295

Specifications

Accession Number: 377 Period of Use: 1941-1960s
Type: Machine gun War Zones:
Country of Origin: Canada Type Date: 1941
Manufacturer: Inglis, Toronto Serial Number: 13T5849
Manufacture Date: 1944 Calibre/Ammunition: 0.303"
Weight: 10150g Length Overall: 1150mm
Cyclic Rate: 500rpm Length Barrel: 635mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: No Cert

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