1957 Dated Bren Mk3 Light Machine Gun - Deactivated

~ 1957 Dated Bren Mk3 Light Machine Gun - Deactivated ~

A good example of a post-war Bren Light Machine Gun serial numbered U.E 57 A 5358.

The barrel is marked Mk4 UE55A3646.

The Bren gun was a series of light machine guns (LMG) made by Britain in the 1930s and used in various roles until 1992. While best known for its role as the British and Commonwealth forces' primary infantry LMG in World War II, it was also used in the Korean War and saw service throughout the latter half of the 20th century, including the 1982 Falklands War. Although fitted with a bipod, it could also be mounted on a tripod or be vehicle-mounted.

A shorter and lighter Bren made by Enfield from 1944 for the war in the East and for Airborne Forces. This was similar to the Mk2 but with the light weight features of the early Mk1. With the main distinguishing feature being a shorter barrel and serrated area in front of the barrel nut. Overall length 42.9 in (1.09 m), 22.25 in (0.565 m) barrel length. Weight 19 lb 5 oz (8.8 kg).

~ Condition ~

The piece is deactivated to the current standards.

The magazine can be removed but the piece can't be field stripped.

The loading lever moves but the piece doesn't cock or dry fire but the trigger moves.

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