Mk1 Crew stowage locker

[Jordan Baker]

I had originaly thought that the canvas flaps would hold the Bren spare parts wallet. However now that I have the dimentions the flaps are way to small.

Going from my first photo L to R Ive got some ideas now of what might possibly fit. The pocket would fit a standard oil bottle, the midsection is actually a small pocket with the opening on the RS, Im thinking the small parts tin would go there. As for the big flap, its 7" x 7.5", Im wondering if a cloth would go there. When the flap is done up the ends of it are open and I can't see any "hard" object staying put in it.

[Adame]

I also saw diagrams etc. designating it as "bren gun spares" And in my box I also have 2 clips that hold a bren gun cleaning rod perfectly.

Cheers
Adam

[rob love]

Great thread and I am glad I looked at it. I had that canvas thing included with my carrier when I bought it. I had no idea it related to the carrier, I thought it was just something the previous owner had thrown in. Glad I didn't toss it.

[Lynn Eades]

I have some duplicate pictures for you.

[eddy8men]

i'm fitting a stowage box to my carrier at the moment and it too has the canvas and other small fittings inside. did anyone figure out what the oil can holder looking thing in the corner was used for?

[Lynn Eades]

No Rick, but the 1941 U.C.Mk1* parts book states:
"TL 12207 Case-tool,Bren gun, canvas"
That's all the info I have.

[eddy8men]

thanks lynn