Canadian Centurion tanks question

[Mike Cecil]

Probably, Malcolm - the early-issue 'A' Barrel of the 20-pdr had not fume extractor, whereas both the 'B' barrel and the 105 mm did have a fume extractor fitted (but with different 'looks': the 20pdr had round ededges and concentric to the barrel, the 105 had squared edges and was eccentric).

I suspect, though, that what we are seeing is a Mk11 LR with a 20-pdr barrel fitted. Maybe the museum could locate an L7 105-mm barrel and do a swap?

I'll likely be in your area in November, (considering heading to a history conference at RMC Kingston): maybe I can drop by for a peek?

Mike

[rob love]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

I suspect, though, that what we are seeing is a Mk11 LR with a 20-pdr barrel fitted. Maybe the museum could locate an L7 105-mm barrel and do a swap?

The are lots of those 105 barrels out at the local milsurp scrapyard. But possibly the 20pr barrel is part of the tanks history. I have a spare breech ring for the Centurian as well.

[Malcolm Towrie]

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

I'll likely be in your area in November, (considering heading to a history conference at RMC Kingston): maybe I can drop by for a peek?

Mike

Mike, we would be delighted to see you. Your reputation precedes you!
Malcolm