Original WW2 British Bren MkI* "Display" Zbrojovka Brno Light Machine Gun with Live Barrel & Magazine
SKU: 569
Original/Reproduction: Original "Display"
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Zbrojovka Brno factory in Czechoslovakia
Date Manufactured: Early Production 1941
Model: MK1
Serial Number: 408
Caliber: .303 inch (7.7x56mm)
Magazine Type: Top-mounted, curved box magazine
Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
Barrel Length: 25 inches (63.5 cm).
Total Length: ~45.5 inches (115.6 cm).
Weight: Around 22-25 lbs (10-11.3 kg) loaded
Action: Gas-operated, tilting bolt
Rate of fire: Cyclic 500–520 rounds per minute (rpm)
Muzzle Velocity: ~2,440 ft/s (744 m/s)
Effective firing range: 600 Yards
Markings: Czechoslovakia, ZBRO, Akciova Spolecnost, BRNO
Condition: Excellent
Price: $2,195.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: SR-1000
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description:
This original Bren MkI* display gun from Zbrojovka Brno is a rare find, as most wartime Brens were made in the UK (like at Enfield) based on the original Brno design, often with "BRNO-ENFIELD" markings, but a Brno-made WWII piece, especially a "MkI*", signifies its a early production that was converted to non-firing status for legal display (deactivated with cut receiver) but retaining original parts, perfect for collectors valuing historical accuracy and rarity.
Historical Overview
The WW2 British Bren MkI* (often just Mk1) was the iconic, reliable, Czech-designed (.303 British) light machine gun (LMG) that formed the backbone of British infantry, known for its quick-change barrel, top-mounted curved magazines, and gas-operated action, embodying infantry fire support with a crew of two, prized for its versatility from bipod/tripod use in diverse theaters, despite complex pre-war production.
