Bren gun Carriers

Justin Pollard · #1 18-04-08, 11:14

Hello all,my name is Justin.since i was a little fella i,ve wanted a carrier.i,m now in a position to buy one.my Grandad was an instructor on carriers during the war.i have some pics i will post at a later date.
what i am after is ideas as to good carrier books,parts suppliers etc.i realise that bits are going to be hard to find but i dont mind looking.
looking forward to reading some replies.
regards Justin.

Ralph Volkert · #2 18-04-08, 23:48

Welcome Justin

I have just joined up as well. Some of your answers can be read on my posting. I had/have a lot of the same questions.

But the thing to do FIRST!!! is get a copies of the "Illustrated Parts Catalog" and the "Operating Instructions and Workshop Manual". These really do answer a lot of your questions.

If you go through the for sale forum you will get a lot of supplier info as well.
And of course the internet search engines will be a big help. But there seems to be alot of helpfull and very knowledgable folks here on this web site who I heartily recommend.

Good luck and again welcome

Dinty · #3 19-04-08, 05:52

G'day All, Welcome Justin, mate you need to track down a mutual friend of ours with the initals (R.R) he has a 101 are you with me, he often used to talk of the Carriers left abandoned in a forest near to where his property is up in the Nt West of the state, anyway I wish you well in your quest cheers mate Dennis

Justin Pollard · #4 19-04-08, 13:24

Thanks for that Ralph,I,ll have a look at those spots,Dennis,i know who you mean and i,ll chase him up.sounds interesting!.

ron · #5 19-04-08, 23:59

Hi Justin,
And welcome to the forum,you will find all the help that you need to help you restore your carrier when you have it, there are lots of people here that have been into carriers for many years and restored quite a few,I bought my first one many years ago,and am still into it full one,its a great way to go broke, dont be afraid to ask questions we all have to start somewhere,finding some parts can be a little difficult sometimes but some of us do have bits and pieces surplus to our needs from time to time,
Regards,
Ron

Justin Pollard · #6 20-04-08, 05:55

Thanks for the welcome Ron.
now a general question to everyone.
Ralph mentioned buying an RPS [parts book].and a W/s manual.
question,I,ll most probably get an Australian LP carrier are the O/S manuals the same?.if not where can i get the Aussie ones?.
thanks in advance,Justin.

Ralph Volkert · #7 02-07-08, 17:23

Justin

did you ever get your manuals? Joel a.k.a. Mr. Manual has the following manuals.

#65
150 pages
Carrier, MG, Australian, Drivers, Maintenance and Instructions Book,
July 1943.

#66
150 pages
Carrier, 2 pdr., Australian, Drivers, Maintenance and Instructions Book,
Jan 1943.

#67
150 pages
Carrier, 3" Mortar, Australian, Drivers, Maintenance and Instructions Book,
Jan 1943.

He may have others you are looking for as well. Good luck

Justin Pollard · #8 03-07-08, 12:44

Hello Ralph,
No i havnt got any yet,so i,ll give mr manuals a try and see what he,s got.
Thank you.regards
Justin.