Bren Tools and Accessories

Lot: 1938 dated BREN Mk1 Combination Tools -11

Original Items Actual Item Pictured Condition as shown. Marked "KB 1938"  Very rare 1938 marked BREN C tool.  *chips on bottom wrench portion as pictured   

Lot: "MONO" marked BREN Mk1 Combination Tools -10

Original Items Actual Item Pictured Condition as shown. RARE "MONO" Marking The foldout tools are stiff but can be popped out as pictured.  *chip on bottom wrench portion as pictured  

Lot: "VTO" marked BREN Mk1 Combination Tools -09

Original Items Actual Item Pictured Condition as shown. Marked "VTO"   

Lot of Two Unique BREN Mk1 Combination Tools -07

Original Items Actual Items Pictured Condition as shown. One is marked "CLAUSON HAIFA"  The other has no visible markings   Both have some chips down at the bottom (see pics with red arrows)  

British Armourer's Tool - Brace

Original Item: Brace only (Tools not included) Typically there are no markings other than a small broad head stamp somewhere on it. These are used with tools/bits that fit into the square socket on the end.     External Informational...

BREN Cleaning Rod Set

Original Items:  for gas cylinder / receiver cleaning. Includes wooden cleaning rod, 2 metal wire brushes, and 1 soft cleaning brush

Soft Bristle Brush - For BREN Cleaning Rod

Original Item

Metal Wire Bristle Brush - For BREN Cleaning Rod

Original Item

Metal Collar for Wood Rod

Original Item: with broad head stamp

Brit 303 Clearing Plug (second pattern) FAIR CONDITION

Otherwise known as a broken shell or ruptured case extractor for .303 Brit. Commonly used for Vickers and BREN machineguns.   These are fair condition sets with some surface pitting as pictured. 1 Clearing Plug Included

BREN Sling Hook (FAIR) DE-RUSTED

Original Bren Sling Hook Stripped finish from the de-rusting process.   Some pitting generally as pictured  

Bren Sling Hook (steel / non-swivel) Mk1 - DE-RUSTED

Bren Sling Hook (steel / non-swivel)   Stripped finish from the de-rusting process. Some pitting generally as pictured

BREN Oil Can -Tan Plastic - Good Condition

Original Item Very Condition Tan Plastic Brush Top Oil Bottle Markings Vary

BREN Oil Can - GREEN Plastic - Good Condition

Original Item Very Condition Rare Green Plastic Brush Top Oil Bottle Markings Vary

BREN Oil Can - Steel - Dented

Original Item Good Condition but with dents Metal brush top oil bottle Most have 1949 or 1952 dates stamped into bottle body

BREN Oil Can - Steel - Very Good Condition

Original Item Very Good Condition Metal brush top oil bottle Most have 1949 or 1952 dates stamped into bottle body

Bren Cover (original)- VERY Poor

Original BREN canvas cover BOTTOM OF THE BARREL QUALITY Various makers Tears in Canvas, Loose/Rotten Stitching, Poor (Rotten) Canvas Quality Poor Condition - Generally as pictured

Lot of 16 Used BREN Early Brushes

Original Items Actual Items Pictured  

SM 125 Armourers plug - Bore Reject Gauge for 303 (.307" diameter)

"SM125 Armourer's plug gauge .307" - Bore reject - Rifles No 4 & 5, inserted at muzzle end. Must not enter muzzle more than 0.25 inch. SM125 has an engraved line at the end showing this measurement. For Vickers M.G. SM125 must not enter...

BREN Mk2 Combination Tool - marked "W. Booth & Co"

Bren Tools (original): Combination Tool marked "W. Booth & Co"   The blade end is for unscrewing the buffer tub nut on a Mk2 buffer assembly to remove the mainspring and rod assembly. The hollow end is for turning the rear tube nut on a Mk1...

Small Arms Oil Can Mk.3 Square Pattern- Low Grade

Brush-top oil can commonly issues for Bren and Vickers during WW2   Low Grade:   Dents and Rust

Small Arms Oil Can Mk.3 - Low Grade

Brush-top oil can commonly issues for Bren and Vickers during WW2   Low Grade:   Dents and Rust

SM 126 Armourers plug - Barrel Reject Gauge for 303

"SM126 Armourer's plug gauge .308" - Barrel leed wear at commencement of rifling. Vickers gun - inserted at chamber end. Must not enter more than 0.25 inch. This is indicated when the screwed end of the gauge is 0.30" proud of the breech. Rifle No. 4 -...

MN marked Clearing Plug

Original Item Actual Item Pictured   Otherwise known as a broken shell or ruptured case extractor for .303 Brit.     Machined handle type made by "MN"   From all of the clearing plugs we've seen over the years this is the only...

Collection of Four VSM Clearing Plugs

Original Items Actual Items Pictured All Marked "VSM" (Vickers, Sons & Maxim)   From all of the VSM marked tools we've seen over the years, here's a collection of the VSM variations we found.  Three of them have the machined handle, one...

Vickers, Lewis, & BREN Clearing Plug (first Pattern) Forged Handle

Otherwise known as a broken shell or ruptured case extractor for .303 Brit. Marked "VSM" (Vickers, Sons & Maxim) Forged Handle Type   All have visible manufacturer and proof markings. Commonly used for Vickers and BREN machineguns...

BREN Mk1 Combination Tool - Worn Condition

Original Item with British Markings in worn condition Maker codes vary. The copper hammer tips are mashed a bit on these but otherwise in good functional condition

BREN De-Fouling Tool

Bren Tools (original): De-Fouling Tool Combination Tool

BREN Mk2 Combination Tool for Mk1 and Mk2 BRENs

Bren Tools (original): Combination Tool   The blade end is for unscrewing the buffer tub nut on a Mk2 buffer assembly to remove the mainspring and rod assembly. The hollow end is for turning the rear tube nut on a Mk1 buffer assembly to...

8 Low Grade BREN Sling Hooks

Original Bren Sling Hooks 8 pcs LOW GRADE CONDITION:  Has rust, pitting, and/or bends

Bren Sling Hook (brass / non-swivel) Mk1 (FAIR Cond.)

Bren Sling Hook (brass/ non-swivel) Hinge may be bent/rusted

Small Parts Tin (for wallet) - Post War - Excellent Condition

Commonly used for spares or cleaning kits with a variety of British small arms.   Post War British mfg in excellent condition.  Most are dated 1950s.  They are all painted flat green as pictured

SM 139 Armorers Headspace Gauge for 303 - .064"

Original (new in wrap) WW2 era Armourers Headspace Gauge. SM 139 – Armourers, headspace, .064 in., No. 1     They are typically used for the SMLE, BREN and Vickers to measure firing pin protrusion. .064"   Useful Info Info...

BREN Early Brush - 1 piece

Original Item: Qty: 1

BREN Mk1 Combination Tool - Very Good Condition

Original Item with British Markings in very good condition Maker codes vary.  

Bren Sling Hook (steel / non-swivel) Mk1

Bren Sling Hook (steel / non-swivel) May have minor rust/pitting

BREN Sling Hook (FAIR)- 1 pc

Original Bren Sling Hook Fair Condition (possible rusting, pitting)

BREN Tool Kit

Bren Tools (original): De-Fouling Tool Combination Tool

BREN Firing Pin Protrusion Gauge

Original Item  

PIAT Cleaning Brush

Original PIAT bristle brush. Approximately 12" long with 1.5" diameter brush.      Also, very useful for cleaning the inside of MG34 & MG42 barrel jackets, and BREN receivers.

British Flexible Cleaning Rod

Original flexible copper cleaning rod

Small Parts Tin (for wallet) - early pattern - low grade

Commonly used for spares or cleaning kits with a variety of British small arms.   Most have either: WW2 Date   OR   L&S markings   These are the earlier ones that are either gold in color or grey.

Small Arms Oil Can Mk.3

Brush-top oil can commonly issues for Bren and Vickers during WW2

Vickers, Lewis, & BREN Clearing Plug (first Pattern) Machined Handle

Otherwise known as a broken shell or ruptured case extractor for .303 Brit.   Early Machined Handle Type   Marked "VSM" (Vickers, Sons & Maxim)   All have visible manufacturer and proof markings. Commonly used for Vickers...

Wire Gauze

Common Part for cleaning rusted bores on all Commonwealth small arms