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machine gun

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human history
  • Other Name

    Bren Mk I (M) light machine gun, WW2 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Bren Mk I (M) light machine gun, WW2

    .303inch calibre; with bipod and magazine

    markings:

    Serial numbers: body: NZ3050

    barrel: A3050

    Manufacturers number: body: OT 6383

    Military acceptance marks

    British proof and view marks

    manufacturer: John Inglis, Canada, 1942

    missing parts: breech block missing

  • Place
    Canada
  • Accession Date
    13 May 1960
  • Other Id

    W1589.1.1 (war)

    W1589.1.2 (war)

    W1589.1.3 (war)

    W1589 (war)

    CR 286224 (police firearm registration number)

    T6383 (Permit number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

  • Display Room

    Scars on the Heart

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