$2,295.00
Condition: Excellent
Pattern: Bren MK1
In stock
Product Description: An impressive WWII Bren mk1 Display Machine Gun, constructed from an original wartime parts kit and incorporating its original receiver, professionally re‑welded and permanently blocked in full compliance with BATF regulations. Representing the first production pattern of the famed Bren light machine gun, the Mk I is distinguished by its early features and is significantly scarcer than the later simplified Mk II variants. This pattern saw extensive service throughout the Second World War, including the campaign in France in 1940, the deserts of North Africa, and the Normandy landings, making it one of the most historically evocative British infantry weapons of the conflict.
This WWII Bren mk1 Display Machine Gun is preserved in good overall condition, exhibiting honest wear consistent with age and period use. The receiver is clearly marked “BREN MK1” and dated 1942 by IMA, as shown, and the piece is accompanied by a correct magazine. The wooden buttstock bears the British broad arrow acceptance mark, adding to the authenticity and display appeal. Early Mk I Brens are increasingly difficult to obtain, and this example offers collectors a compelling opportunity to acquire a legally compliant, visually accurate representation of one of the most iconic Allied machine guns of World War II.
Unloaded, practice, or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar ordnance items that have been rendered inert through BATF‑approved cuts or drilling—ensuring they cannot function as components of destructive devices—are not classified as NFA weapons. This example fully meets those compliance requirements and is offered strictly within the United States and available to states that are leggal. NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.
Historical Description: The Bren Mk I was the primary light machine gun of the British and Commonwealth forces during the early years of the Second World War and quickly earned a reputation for accuracy, reliability, and robust construction. Adopted in 1937, the Bren was derived from the Czech ZB vz. 26 design and chambered in .303 British. Its distinctive top-mounted curved magazine, quick-change barrel, and precision-machined components made it exceptionally controllable in sustained fire. The Mk I variant, identifiable by features such as its drum rear sight, folding butt monopod, and elaborate flash hider, represented the most finely finished version of the Bren family.
Throughout the war, the Bren Mk I served in virtually every theater—from the evacuation at Dunkirk and the North African campaign to Northwest Europe and the Far East. It functioned as the backbone of the infantry section, providing accurate suppressive fire and tactical flexibility. Although later simplified variants were introduced to speed wartime production, the Mk I remained highly regarded for its craftsmanship and performance. Today, the Bren Mk I stands as one of the most iconic infantry weapons of the Second World War, symbolizing British small-arms engineering at its peak during the early conflict years.
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