Mk1 Crew stowage locker

[Derrick Eastman]

Hi Jordan ,I got both of those pieces in some U carriers [10] that a partner and I bought from Reynolds sales in alberta.The handle goes in the other section to operate a track jack. I got the handle, the adjuster piece ,But not the third piece which is the actual jack.Am totally new at this.We got 2 mk 1s, and 8 mk 2s, and am still learning the ropes .but loving it.armor rules!!!please forgive my primitive one finger compooter skils.Regards

[Jordan Baker]

Finaly made the trek down the road from me to get some pictures of this very elusive part. Its the little canvas bag/cover that is attached to the underside of the crew stowage locker.

Ive got a basic set of drawings done up and will be making a pattern over the next few days or so.

[Lynn Eades]

The original application ( pre universal) of this box, was for spares for the bren. The clip inside the lid is for a cleaning rod. I have the canvas pouch, but as with the metal bkt. in the corner, I dont know what they held.
I have two drawings, both identifying it as "Case, spare parts for bren"

[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.