Bren Tripods a Study by 42rocker Different Types & Why
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:36 pm
Bren Tripod Basic info
Types and why they are thrown into what type.
By 42rocker
Please note I have learned a lot and I'm not an expert. But someone has to make a first effort on this.
So here goes. I will be asking several folks to help out. As I receive into I'll make the updates.
1st -- Mk1 The Early Tripod with everything on it.
Starting with the tripod head, it has a slot (with a release pin) for either a 2 piece front leg or Mk1 #3 rifle. Next the front leg is made of 2 pieces with an arm to receive and hold the Bren. Next the top of the back leg screws have release buttons (pins that hold the 2 piece front legs in the tubes)
No pic at this time
Without the release buttons 2nd -- Mk1* Almost everything on it.
Starting with the tripod head, has that slot but does not have the release pin.
Next the front leg is 2 piece but does not have an arm to hold the Bren.
Next the top of the two back leg screws do not have holes in them. Both Mk1 and Mk1* have small thin traverse stops on the traverse, not the larger block like Mk2 stops. 3rd -- Mk2 The working Tripod that does not have everything.
Starting with the tripod head, it does not have a slot. Next the front leg is one piece.
Next the top of the two back leg screws do not have a hole in them
4th -- Mk2* The folding tripod some call the Paratrooper model.
Starting with the tripod head, it does not have a slot.
Next all three legs are short. This tripod is low to the ground.
Next Most interesting thing of all, it folds.
As it's the only one that does fold, not a lot more needs to be said about it.
Both Mk2 and Mk2* have large block like traverse stops on the traverse . Now I'm told that you can have a mix of lots of the above items, everything but the Mk2* ("Paratrooper model") that is.
I'm also told that there is also a list of serial numbers that can help telling what model tripod it is.
Still looking for that list and learning more.
So why here and not some other forum. Because I enjoy this one and I know how to use the software.
Now the info posted here you are Welcome to read review but this material and pics are mine and this sites.
Later 42rocker
Types and why they are thrown into what type.
By 42rocker
Please note I have learned a lot and I'm not an expert. But someone has to make a first effort on this.
So here goes. I will be asking several folks to help out. As I receive into I'll make the updates.
1st -- Mk1 The Early Tripod with everything on it.
Starting with the tripod head, it has a slot (with a release pin) for either a 2 piece front leg or Mk1 #3 rifle. Next the front leg is made of 2 pieces with an arm to receive and hold the Bren. Next the top of the back leg screws have release buttons (pins that hold the 2 piece front legs in the tubes)
No pic at this time
Without the release buttons 2nd -- Mk1* Almost everything on it.
Starting with the tripod head, has that slot but does not have the release pin.
Next the front leg is 2 piece but does not have an arm to hold the Bren.
Next the top of the two back leg screws do not have holes in them. Both Mk1 and Mk1* have small thin traverse stops on the traverse, not the larger block like Mk2 stops. 3rd -- Mk2 The working Tripod that does not have everything.
Starting with the tripod head, it does not have a slot. Next the front leg is one piece.
Next the top of the two back leg screws do not have a hole in them
4th -- Mk2* The folding tripod some call the Paratrooper model.
Starting with the tripod head, it does not have a slot.
Next all three legs are short. This tripod is low to the ground.
Next Most interesting thing of all, it folds.
As it's the only one that does fold, not a lot more needs to be said about it.
Both Mk2 and Mk2* have large block like traverse stops on the traverse . Now I'm told that you can have a mix of lots of the above items, everything but the Mk2* ("Paratrooper model") that is.
I'm also told that there is also a list of serial numbers that can help telling what model tripod it is.
Still looking for that list and learning more.
So why here and not some other forum. Because I enjoy this one and I know how to use the software.
Now the info posted here you are Welcome to read review but this material and pics are mine and this sites.
Later 42rocker