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Old 31-05-17, 06:38
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I just picked this up. Never seen one before. 4.5 x 12 x 18 inches
20MM what? Mounted to what?
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Old 31-05-17, 07:02
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I used to have one of those bags also but never saw any reference to what they were used for or what was carried inside them. I have seen others around so not rare but what was around back then that was 20MM other than the Polsten if in fact it was gun related?
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Old 31-05-17, 13:52
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Others are in the same boat. Google brings up a few hits.

https://hatchfive.wordpress.com/2016...0mm-mountings/
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Old 31-05-17, 14:00
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I just picked this up. Never seen one before. 4.5 x 12 x 18 inches
20MM what? Mounted to what?
Thanks.
That style of tab end for a loose strap is also on the Canadian copied Browning 9mms were made for China that included a hollow wooden shoulder stock. The belt loop has a spring steel clip and a piece of webbing that resembles the one in the picture. The little clip is unusual and scarce.
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.....but what was around back then that was 20MM other than the Polsten?
Oerlikon, Hispano? Two different 20mm cartridges, but both in use pre- and post-'45.
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Old 31-05-17, 14:45
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Could it be part of the kit issued for the CMP's fitted with the 20mm AA setup?

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Old 31-05-17, 15:25
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This came with my Pack.

Click image for larger version Name: Polsten 20mm Mk I - Package No. 4.jpg Views: 9 Size: 207.4 KB ID: 91081
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This came with my Pack.
Ed What was in the box and what does the label say?
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Old 04-06-17, 13:18
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Here is the best I can read it between the wax on the packaging and Ed's watermark.

Package no4
Gun,Machine, Polsten, 20mm mk1
Qty- Part no --- Description
1 -- 2511---- Reflector Mirror 20mm
1 ------ -----Case reflector mirror
1 ----------- Can oil machine gun (Can pattern)
1 ------------Brush Rod Cleaning Polsten
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Old 05-06-17, 13:56
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There is a Polsten on Milweb right now that has the same pack for sale: http://milweb.net/webvert/a2454
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I have one of the 1942 dated 40mm / 3.7-inch gun versions which is massive. Keep meaning to sell it off as I was going to use it with my T-16 which is now gone....
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