The Bren Gun

The Bren Gun. A very popular infantry support weapon, it was widely used by British & Commonwealth troops from the 1930's until 1992.

Bren Gun in action during World War 2, found at:https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTclo6kZX2QQlJ0CB7bDruxsHSXFi2gxaGtMzZau0apHopRvG2H

Specifications

Weight: Around 20lbs depending on version.

Range: Effective Range - 650yds, Maximum Range - 1850

Type Of Feed: Magazine Fed. 30 round box magazine or 100 round pan magazine.

Crew: 2. One firing, other to change barrels and magazines.

Rate of Fire: 500-520 rounds per minute.

Ammunition Type: .303.

1st Royal Norfolks

Image found at: http://lowres-picturecabinet.com.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/162/main/1/727233.jpg accessed 18/11/14.

I thought it was about time I changed my main picture of the Olde Curiosity Blog so Ichose the 1st Royal Norfolks to have pride of place. The picture of them is while they were pausing during an advance in Holland in November 1944.