2-pounder recoil cylinder dimensions?

[Jakko Westerbeke]

It looks like there are some people here who own a real one of these guns, so I guess this is as good a place to ask as any: What are the basic dimensions of the recoil cylinder under the barrel of the 2-pounder antitank gun?

I’m basically looking for the total length, the diameter, the length of the domed end cap, and the lengths and positions of the bands on it

The reason I would like to know is this:

BARV gadget.jpeg

This is a Sherman BARV, and after much headscratching on various forums about what that thing’s purpose is, which was solved by the REME museum (it’s a shock absorber, for using a cable to pull things free when they’re stuck), I finally worked out it’s a 2-pounder recoil cylinder — and not 6-pounder, as I thought at first. But now to build it in 1:35 scale to go on this:

BARV model.jpeg

I have some photos I can estimate dimensions from, but it would be much easier if someone who has access to a real one, would be kind enough to measure it up

[Ron Pier]

I'll take a look at mine tomorrow. Ron

[Ron Pier]

front view

[Jakko Westerbeke]

Thanks, that would be great Oh, and I forgot to mention: the length of the rails that the barrel rides in would be nice too

Here’s a quick sketch of the dimensions I’m after:

2-ponder dimensions.png

[Ron Pier]

I'll print your diagram off

[Graeme Stephens]

Hello Jakko, hopefully these pics and dimensions might help.
# Total length in metric 1100 mm, = tube 1050 + cone 50 ~
# Tube 110 mm diameter
# Rail 850 long from end, 110 wide, with +50 mm sides
# First band 150 mm from end, then 130 space, then 2nd band 130 mm wide
I don't have yet the cone/bolt protrusion.
Cheers