Bren Tools and Accessories

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 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 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 grey in color.   Dents and Rust spots as picture but...

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...

Brit 303 Clearing Plug (second pattern)

Otherwise known as a broken shell or ruptured case extractor for .303 Brit. Commonly used for Vickers and BREN machineguns.

.306 Gauge, Plug SM74

Plug used for Vickers to check remainder of safe barrel life critical for overhead firing. Also known to be used for BRENs.  Various manufacturer markings.  The one pictured was made by Purdey in 1945.

Wire Gauze

Common Part for cleaning rusted bores on all Commonwealth small arms 

MK V Plastic Oiler - black bakelite

Plastic Oiler made between 1950s and later. Usually issued with No1, No4, STEN and BREN