2" Mortar bomb storage

[Michael R.]

I am curious if that image showing the bomb carrier as an assembly of three bombs is correct. No waterproofing, suspicious markings... is it a faithful representation of a British bomb carrier. The next image in the series from that site shows the standard six-bomb carrier.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Michael R.

I am curious if that image showing the bomb carrier as an assembly of three bombs is correct. No waterproofing, suspicious markings... is it a faithful representation of a British bomb carrier. The next image in the series from that site shows the standard six-bomb carrier.

Just for the record, what a 2" mortar 6 bomb carrier looks like.

(say, anybody know where I can find a 2" barrel brush like the one shown as item 11 in Darrel's pic?)

[Paul Dutton]

I have a spare barrel brush, complete, for 2” Mortar spare. I think it’s 50’s dated but same as ww2

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Paul Dutton

I have a spare barrel brush, complete, for 2” Mortar spare. I think it’s 50’s dated but same as ww2

Thanks Paul, PM sent.

[Mike Gurr]

Stephen,
I measured my locker yesterday and it is the same 8 1/2" deep as yours so 2" bombs will definitely not fit in end ways. the only realistic fit would be sideways as your photo shows. If the 3 bomb carrier in the photo (marked 3) is an original or a faithful repro I guess that is how they must have been stored, unless anyone else knows better?

[stephen crowhurst]

Thanks Mike
At least that means mine is ok. I have never seen any of those 3 bomb carriers before either so will have to see what comes up.

Cheers Stephen

[rob love]

There is a 3 tube carrier for sale at collectors source now. I might be dating myself but I paid less than that for my 2 inch mortar a decade or so back.
http://www.collectorssource.com/2-in...ubes-8513.html

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by rob love

There is a 3 tube carrier for sale at collectors source now. I might be dating myself but I paid less than that for my 2 inch mortar a decade or so back.
http://www.collectorssource.com/2-in...ubes-8513.html

I used to think these guys used a multiplier to set their pricing, ie. what the market price is times some fixed rate like 3 or 4 times that. But now I think it may be based on a more simple "...if you really REALLY want it..." pricing scheme. Still, you can't argue with the rarity and quality of the goods they offer.

[shaun]

Mike , don't forget "cotton waste" was used to pack some loose items . infact in the Daimler armoured car it states the use of "cotton waste" to pack the 6 mills bombs in the stowage in the centre of the turret. also these bombs in the stowage box are ready to use and there for fast access is needed .

[Mike Gurr]

Good point Shaun, it just doesn't seem very technical!!

[shaun]

Originally Posted by Mike Gurr

Good point Shaun, it just doesn't seem very technical!!

does it need to be ?