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Old 22-09-13, 13:10
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Default Mk1* gunners rifle rest image request

Folks I am just after some close up images of the angle that fits in the gunners firing aperture on the mk1*. Is the angle the same size as the angle used for the rifle rests in the rear compartment ? Does it mount on the inside or the outside of the front armour ?

Cheers in advance

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Old 22-09-13, 13:59
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I can't do measurements, but here are pictures. The High rubber is British, the low one Canadian, how ever I think both steel bits are Canadian (the British stud is pointed?)
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Old 22-09-13, 15:08
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Rich, Have a look at the thread 'mk1 carrier front gunners firing support plate'. The rubber part can be made from an old carrier tyre, this is what I did. I can measure the angle on mine its NOS if you like.

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Old 22-09-13, 18:50
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yes please and i will fab something up, is it angle iron or bent plate its made from ?

EDIT: - just zoomed in on Lynns pics it appears to be bent plate, where does the stud go ? is there a hole in the armour which I have missed ?
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Old 23-09-13, 01:03
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thanks for the info fella's, I also need the gunners rest.

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Old 23-09-13, 01:28
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Rich, Eddy, I have to make two more of these complete so will make you one each, this week at work. not sure where to get the nipple from though.

leave it with me.

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Old 23-09-13, 02:34
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Default NOS nipples

Turn the nipple out on the lathe.
I believe Brian Asbury may have the mounting plate with nipple as NOS.
Remember the fastener backing plate strip, TL 13069 which is on the front of the armour.
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Old 23-09-13, 02:40
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Would anyone want a Rifle Rest for this socket??

I have a rest in my spares for trade and I need this socket.

Thanks,
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