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Sherman .50 cal link (and brass) catcher bag?
Hi all,
I'm trying to identify the bag in the pictures. I was under the impression that it was a shell catcher bag for the .50 cal as used in an M20 or M8 armoured car. However, I now understand this is a .50 cal link (and brass?) catcher bag for the Sherman. I understand the part number is G104-W108-1G1. Perhaps one of the Sherman gurus could confirm please? As you can see, the moths have got to this one but it is repairable.
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car |
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Sherman only had a .50 as an external weapon and case and link catchers were normally only needed on the internal guns. That number does not follow the normal Ordnance stock number pattern either.
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Sherman
Hi Adrian
Thanks for the reply. Here is another one with that part number on the tag. http://www.ebay.com/itm/311204722255...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Does that help?
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Ok, that indicates it is a part used in a Modification Work Order, in other words a change or addition under G104. I suspect it was developed to collect brass and links for the external .50 to avoid them spilling on and in the tank, jamming things up.
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Sherman bag
Hi Adrian
Thanks for that. I figured you would have the answer!
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Cheers, Darryl Lennane 1943 Willys MB 1941 Willys MBT Trailer 1941 Australian LP2A Machine Gun Carrier 1943 White M3A1AOP Scout Car 1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car 1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car |
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