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Old 22-02-08, 16:32
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Derek Heuring
 
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Originally Posted by Richard Coutts-Smith View Post
One for you Gunners out there.
In the seemingly endless quest to get my shed into order, I rediscovered this barrel brush. It originally came with some 3in. Mortar tripods, but I doubt it had anything to do with them.
Two piece handle (6ft 6in when assembled) brush dia. 4 1/2in. Some markings on brass joiner as shown.
Any help appreciated.
Rich.
Sounds about the right length and diameter for the 4.2" mortar. The Ordnance SB 4.2inch Mortar has a barrel length of 68.1" so your 78" handle leaves just enough remaining for a soldier to get a good two handed grip on. If you're interested in selling it, I bet Dave Gordon (Horsa) would be interested in it for his towed 4.2. Derek.
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