1948 Dated Bren Mk3 Light Machine Gun – Deactivated MKIII .303 Machine Guns

~ 1948 Dated Bren Mk3 Light Machine Gun – Deactivated ~

A 1943 Deactivated Mk3 Bren Gun, complete with magazine and bipod, is marked with “D33622” alongside serial number D1948. It features a proof mark and the year “48” below. The gun possesses a functional trigger and fire selector switch, allowing for cocking and dry firing capabilities.

The Bren gun, usually called simply the Bren, is 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 vehicle-mounted.

The Bren was a licensed version of the Czechoslovak ZGB 33 light machine gun which, in turn, was a modified version of the ZB vz. 26, which British Army officials had tested during a firearms service competition in the 1930s. The later Bren featured a distinctive top-mounted curved box magazine, conical flash hider, and quick change barrel. The name Bren was derived from Brno, the Czechoslovak city in Moravia, where the Zb vz. 26 was designed (in the Zbrojovka Brno Factory) and Enfield, site of the British Royal Small Arms Factory. The designer was Václav Holek, a gun inventor and design engineer.

~ Condition ~

This Bren gun exhibits signs of extensive use, consistent with active engagement in military conflicts. It is characterised by significant pitting across its surfaces and noticeable paint wear along the barrel. For a comprehensive understanding of its condition, please refer to the accompanying photographs, which are integral to our detailed condition report.

Please refer to the images for the condition.