Track guard hole placement U.C.

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Back again. The tray that mounts at an angle should have a metal piece that retains a strap. The strap holds a 300 rounds (.303) tin in the tray. Can someone supply details of the piece of metal, that I am missing? strap width etc. Thank you.

The narrow original strap is shy, making the opening large enough to accommodate the brass tip of a standard blanket roll strap may be appropriate.

[Lynn Eades]

Thank you Michael! Exactly what I needed. From the marks on the tray, it looked like it might be a narrow strap. The photos help a lot. Without a suitable strap, I can just imagine the tin sliding out, falling open, and 300 rounds of .303 ball going everywhere! A designed disaster!
At least in the Bren Carrier, the tray sat flat on the track guard.

[Jordan Baker]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

The narrow original strap is shy, making the opening large enough to accommodate the brass tip of a standard blanket roll strap may be appropriate.

The strap as found fitted to a P37 map case fits the slot.