John Inglis and Company · Machine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1940
| Weight (empty) | 10500 g (370.4 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1156 mm (45.51") |
| Barrel Length | 635 mm (25.00") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 744 m/s (2441 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 3120 J (2301 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 550 m (601 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .303 British
The Inglis Bren Mk I is the Canadian-manufactured version of the iconic British Bren light machine gun, produced under license at the John Inglis and Company plant in Toronto from 1940 onward. Chambered in .303 British and fed from a top-mounted curved 30-round box magazine, it served as the primary section-level fire support weapon for Canadian, British, and Commonwealth infantry throughout the Second World War. The gas-operated, air-cooled action incorporated a quick-change barrel to manage su...
Country of Origin: Canada
Designer: Václav Holek (original ZB vz. 26 design); adapted by Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield