Carriers and 2" mortars

[Michael R.]

The upgraded MK-I/MK-I* fitted a British produced bracket fixed to the vehicle. The factory produced MK-II* (Canadian) carrier first model bracket is similar to the British made bracket. On the left, an early 1944 bracket at the Ford factory. (disregard the fact this is a welded hull Canadian production carrier) On the right, a British made bracket fitted with the later style mounting base on a British carrier.

The Mark 7 2" mortar, along with Viola Davis during war time assembly of the mortar at the elevator company.

The early vehicle bracket did not have a supporting plate on the front of the gunner left upper protection plate. Later production shows the plate in place, with the composite material between the hull and plate. The last series of three images show an original paint February, 1944 MK-II* without the plate, a factory image of an August, 1944 MK-II* with the plate, and Andrew D.'s (iirc) October, 1944 MK-II* with the plate.

[Michael R.]

An image of a British carrier fitted with the 2" mortar on the engine cover.
A drawing from the Canadian Army Modification Bulletin of the 2" mortar mounting assembly, part number CTL-739-SA with the modified firing rest CTL-1562-A.

Looking at minute 08:07:18, the modification installed on this MK-I* showing the firing rest being lowered:
https://youtu.be/01mNiOJhaX8
Compliments Richie post #24.

[Petr Brezina]

Excellent info!

[RichardT10829]

Great stuff Michael R, a thorough bit of research

Many thanks

[stephen crowhurst]

Here are a few pictures of an original mounting on a T16.

[stephen crowhurst]

And a few more of the original and a couple of a replica with a 2" mortar fitted if it is any help to any one.

[stephen crowhurst]

Sorry big fingers and no brains. Would help if I uploaded the pictures.
Stephen