This video explores the history and variations of the Canadian Inglis-produced 8mm Bren Gun. It details the John Inglis company's transition to arms manufacturing and their production of Bren guns for various contracts, including a significant number for Nationalist China. The video specifically focuses on the 'sterile' variant, discussing its unclear purpose and a potential association with clandestine US military activities. It also touches on the use of these 8mm Brens in the development of the 7.62mm NATO L4 version.
This video delves into the fascinating history of the Inglis High Power pistol, a firearm that originated from a unique wartime request by the Chinese government to the Canadian firm John Inglis. The description details the complex process of acquiring manufacturing licenses and technical support, the logistical challenges of delivering the pistols to China during WWII, and the eventual cancellation of contracts due to shifting war priorities and geopolitical pressures. It highlights the pistol's subsequent production after the war and its unique exemption in the US regarding shoulder stock registration.
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