Bren gun

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They took a long look at his Bren gun and hollered "Gestapo."

From Time Magazine Archive

Under persuasive Sergeant Nelson and a physical instructor with "the face of an executioner who is kind to his children when off duty," rookies learn drill, the Bren gun, spit-&-polish and super-discipline.

From Time Magazine Archive

Across the pale green of awakening countryside, endless convoys lurched, Bren gun carriers clattered, jeeps buzzed and tanks clanked.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bren gun carriages were up 64%, guns of various calibres from 50% to 228%, small arms 49% to 186%, ammunition 35% to 420%.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Downing shot out orders, threats, and penalties with the rapidity of a Bren gun.

From Mike and Psmith by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)