Carrier , 3" Mortar...
 

I'm on the lookout for the type of mortar baseplate that is proper for the Bren carrier.

The one I have is rectangular, with the spikes on the narrow end, and flat on top, with a small piece of chain, likely to facilitate pulling it from the ground.

When I knocked up the bracket on the carrier I had the loan of the different type of baseplate, closer to square, and with a ridge around the top.

Any leads/ info?

eBay UK
 

Charlie,

There is a WWII british army airborne base plate up for grabs right now. I am not sure what 550 pounds is in Canadian dollars, plus shipping.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-britis...-/350894225419

:)

Nice, Stewart..but not the one I'm after...

pix please
 

Charlie,

Do you have a good picture of the part that you want?

I am doing some travelling in the next few weeks and you never know what I might find 0 if I knew what to look for.

T'anks,


Stewart

like this? http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=22930

Top right photo is the winner, Stewart.. Thx

Does this help Charlie?

That's very much like the one that I have, Lynne.

Does this thread help:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...Mortar+carrier

Are your monopod brackets original?, isn’t the rectangular non airborne base plate correct for a Bren carrier ?

Very much Lynne.

A near-by buddy loaned me one - for a bit, anyway.

here's photo's of my BP:

And a few of the loaner on the Carrier...still hope to source one like this...and I've made the rope ring for the collar to rest against..

Paraphrased:
My morning smile ... I believe this baseplate has been offered for some time now, measured in years. The seller uses the word ‘rare’ three times, the item title suggests the part is related to British army airborne . . .

The supporting period image with a non-airborne infantry unit (‘Highlanders’ though ... :)).