Mk1 bren carrier boxs

[Lynn Eades]

Charlie, I have as new old stock, about 3 rubber straps with the part numbers.
They are for the pick handle. They are rubber with a canvas layer in the middle.
They bolt onto the channel shaped bracket, but if you try and thread them through the hole in the bracket, it is almost impossible to do.(with the handle in it) The same parts are used to locate the shovel.
Who ever designed and approved that set up, was working for the enemy.
This time, I couldn't blame the grunts (inf)

[kosbie]

sten gun slings are 3/4in, certainly fit John Bizal's repro trays and are cheap and plentiful (in the UK at least). If you cut to remove the barrel attachment hook they are plenty long enough and you are left with a buckle at the other end.
Kevin - if you need one I have several spare, ask me when you come over

Rick

[Michael R.]

The original British buckle and strap is identified in the Chilwell manual as 3/4" x 30".

[kosbie]

Sten slings are approx. 50 inches long, the right width, so as I say, would make a very passable strap