Boys Anti Tank rifles for the Carriers

[Lynn Eades]

Bruce, I have recently seen an early British U.C. with one of those long skinny clips on the rear deck under the battery box (been there for 74 years, I mean)

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Lynn Eades

Bruce, I have recently seen an early British U.C. with one of those long skinny clips on the rear deck under the battery box (been there for 74 years, I mean)

I'm thinking it is for the Boys bipod. Perhaps the one you saw was positioned to take the Birish 'T' version? Below I'll post pics of the Boys on its side. The monopod fits but would have to come off if you want access to the stowage locker. In Otter recce cars the bipod most certainly came off and there was a separate stowage bin for it. But in that case the Boys was to mount out the front and not be used on the ground. Carriers were designed for the lads to jump out once near the enemy and engage them like regular infantry.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Mounted on its right side and with and without accessories (just to see what you can get away with).

[kevin powles]

Bruce, That looks good, how does the monopod sit attached to the gun but swivelled forward, which i think the connector allows you to do?. Did you try this?, if so can you still open the locker box?.

Kev.

[rob love]

They are such gorgeous rifles. It is only a matter of a week or so before my carrier is ready to hold her boys.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by rob love

They are such gorgeous rifles. It is only a matter of a week or so before my carrier is ready to hold her boys.

Gorgeous and addictive. Once you want one you REALLY want one and with their scarcity (and price) that becomes almost painful!!

[Jordan Baker]

I found that the bipod removed from the carrier almost lines up with the clips on the rear. I may have been a bit off with my measurements when drilling the holes. Furthermore if you unscrew the bolt/screw that the bipod attaches/pivots from and keep it with the bipod that part fits nicely in the round bracket with the felt.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Bruce, That looks good, how does the monopod sit attached to the gun but swivelled forward, which i think the connector allows you to do?. Did you try this?, if so can you still open the locker box?.

Kev.

I know what you mean, and no I didn't try it but I don't see why it wouldn't work. There's lots of room forward of the swivel and the monopod does fold up quite a way between the carriage rails. My next challenge for tomorrow evening!!