MLU FORUM  

Go Back   MLU FORUM > MILITARY VEHICLES > The Gun Park
Reload this Page Bofors Gun help
FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-11-17, 16:57
Brad Deckard Brad Deckard is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 38
Default Bofors Gun help
can anyone tell me what the purpose of this is please, on the side of a 1943 Bofors gun. I can not find it in the manual..
many thanks
Brad
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_3914.JPG (74.9 KB, 4 views)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-11-17, 18:03
Ed Storey Ed Storey is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 1,730
Default Bofors
Where exactly is it located on the gun?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-11-17, 20:26
Brad Deckard Brad Deckard is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 38
Default
on the right side of the receiver just near to the extraction external lever which is in the photo bottom right. Its underneath the gun ID brass plaque.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-11-17, 20:45
charlie fitton's Avatar
charlie fitton charlie fitton is offline
HLIofC - Normandy Pl
  
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Maryhill Ontario
Posts: 945
Default
loosen the screws and slide it...is there a hole behind?
__________________
Charles Fitton
Maryhill On.,
Canada

too many carriers
too many rovers
not enough time.
(and now a BSA...)
(and now a Triumph TRW...)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-11-17, 21:12
Brad Deckard Brad Deckard is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 38
Default
Yes, loosened screws and slid it.... and a hole appears....
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-11-17, 21:51
Ed Storey Ed Storey is offline
Registered User
  
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 1,730
Default Bofors
Can you send another photo but one that shows more of what it is mounted on as I am trying to find it in the Identification List.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Hybrid Mode Hybrid Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Bofors JBizal For Sale Or Wanted 11 03-09-11 06:27
40 mm Bofors Mike Timoshyk For Sale Or Wanted 5 21-01-09 08:26
Bofors 75 mm AA Gun Stellan Bojerud (RIP) The Gun Park 3 02-11-07 14:40
WTB: Bofors trailer for M3 Bofors gun mount daninnm The Gun Park 0 23-10-07 04:09
Bofors C9/B Paul Ramsden The Gun Park 9 02-07-06 18:23


All times are GMT +2. The time now is 09:46.

Contact Us - Maple Leaf Up - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © Maple Leaf Up, 2003-2016