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Originally posted by BIG MIKE
I want a Ride in it IN ODESSA! BRAD, Can I break the CROWN ROYAL BOTTLE ON IT FOR GOOD LUCK? (empty of course). GOOD JOB Mate.
BIG MIKE
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Mike, I see you're a collector of Bren guns, it'll break your heart when I tell you what I left behind in Canada! I had a museum quality DEWAT Inglis Mk 1, no cuts to the receiver. This is the model with the dovetail on the left side of the receiver for the optical sight. I also had all the paraphenalia that went with it:
tripod, parts wallet complete with all the tools, oilers, springs etc. etc, optical sight and carrier, spare barrel, spare barrel carrier etc. etc. All were in new or near new condition. I contacted the B.A.T.F. about bringing it and the rest of my collection down with me when I moved to Texas. They told me they wanted $100.00usd per firearm application fee with no garantee of acceptance. $100.00usd X 1.4 exchange rate X 75 firearms= $10,500cdn. Of course, it didn't happen so I sold them all except for my Colt 1911 which I did eventually import and a M14 and a FN FAL which I left in the hands of a collector.
I've been looking on and off for another Inglis Mk1 in the U.S., buts its criminal what they do to the receivers! 3 cuts! I've checked out Gunbroker.com and GunsAmerica, theres lots of British Bren guns available, mostly Mk II's. Unfortunately I won't be in a position to make any purchases until my shoulder heals and I'm back at work, but I'd sure appreciate if you would keep your eyes open for me for a reasonably priced Bren. Thanks!
P.S. My wife absolutely loves Boston and wants us to visit there sometime soon. Perhaps when we do we'll rent a kah and pay you a visit.
CHIMO!