Weird Bipod attachement...a BREN on 34

Post by **ChrisPCook** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:47 pm

Picked this kit up with a cut receiver a few weeks ago for 350$, got lucky, right place at the right time. The weird thing, it came with a Bren Bipod, and this.... Chris....

rocco1911 · Post by **rocco1911** » Sat Feb 14, 2009 10:06 pm

Oh man that is different wonder if it was used on a bren tripod also

Michael J · Post by **Michael J** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:28 am

British captured 34 maybe? And some soldier with too much time on his hands

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Post by **ChrisPCook** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:45 am

It's on a 1945 dated shroud, my thoughts are that either it was an improvised mount at the end of the war when things were most desperate, but more likely a postwar adaptation by the Israelis or some nation like that. However there is no "Star of David" on the shroud or receiver that came with it. Go figure.... Chris..

Michael J · Post by **Michael J** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:18 am

Regardless, its cool, seems rare, don't change it! Who knows, possible collector value mark up

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rocco1911 · Post by **rocco1911** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:41 am

lots of brit stuff was left behind @ Dunkirk maybe they played around with it

Michael J · Post by **Michael J** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 2:46 am

ooh, maybe you got some lab prototype

. I personally think its cool though

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Post by **ScottD** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 11:00 am

I hate to rain on anybodies parade.......and Im new to the 34.....but that bipod mount is exactly like the one on mine upstairs...its a post war Izzy model.....sorry guys, no super top secret Dunkirk model here....

rocco1911 · Post by **rocco1911** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 1:19 pm

Cool thanks for the info Guess the izzies had some Bren parts as well

Michael J · Post by **Michael J** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:38 pm

Lame... Yeah, cut it off asap

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Post by **ScottD** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:58 pm

Its not even a Brit design. Looks close to the hand grip swivel, but its not the same. Bren doesnt have the 'split' down the middle.

Michael J, play nice or you're grounded!

rocco1911 · Post by **rocco1911** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:42 pm

Yea dont cut anything off Till your 110% certain you dont want it

Michael J · Post by **Michael J** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:35 pm

Still unique i guess. Aren't bren parts cheaper anyways? It's a conversation starter for such at least

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Post by **ChrisPCook** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:54 am

ScottD pretty much confirmed what I thought....figured postwar izzy, just hadn't seen one like it before. Chris...

D1456B · Post by **D1456B** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:42 pm

I just Bought the total Bipod, What you have is the 34 attachment then there is the rest of the Bipod which if I could upload the Pic's The lower part has Telescopic Legs

D1456B · Post by **D1456B** » Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:36 pm

rocco1911 wrote:Oh man that is different wonder if it was used on a bren tripod also

On my other Post to your mount, Found out that the complete Bipod (like Mine) fits the ZBG-30 Bren comes from the CZECH ZB26 Which when the Germans took over the CZechs Guns, they named the gun MG-26 With my Mount. I think I got a Deal on it I paid a guy on Gunboards $40.00 for it and now I will put the complete top, less the legs on my 42 AA Mount so I can put my MG-34 on it . I hope this Helps!!

rocco1911 · Post by **rocco1911** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 12:09 am

Ahhh yes a great Idea let us know how it turns out we will need pics for sure

Tim g · Post by **Tim g** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:21 pm

Looking at the bipod its not bren either. Legs are different to all mks of bren.
Regards
Tim

D1456B · Post by **D1456B** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:42 pm

AS I said in last post I,m converting 42 to 34 AA mount using top half of CZECH bIpod, remove cotter pin from 42 mount, in the adapter is 2 pieces of rubber grommet( Like a rubber mount in a shock absorber) you cant use the existing cross bolt, Replace with a 3/8-16 course rod, 2 3/8 course nuts . 2 flat washers. cost of these items @ Home Depot $2.22 you will have to trim the grommet about 1/8" on each bushing, Install the rod w/washer Tighten to your liking,cut remainding rod flush with nut Touch up Green Paint .Finished I bought the 42AA MOUNT from I.O.INC for $99.95 its like brand new. Thats it!!!!!!! One pic is how much rubber I shaved off, Sorry about the pic Quality MY Daughter isnt here to show me How to fine tune. But you Guys get the Idea. See Ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!

schaubel777 · Post by **schaubel777** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:54 pm

I am lucky enough to have one of these also. Make that two. One I bought from FAC when they closed. 25.00 and another for 50 from a guy in Canada about a year ago. The beater 34 kits were 275 from FAC in 03 though. Wish I'd bought them all. Neat morph of the ZB and MG though I think. I'll use mine on my 34s.