canadian carrier mk1 gun rest

[Michael R.]

Originally Posted by Kirk Armitage

Nice to see another early example, 6 1941 does the serial number start with T L ? F . . . . (edited)

Certainly an example of an early data plate attached to its original fender. Now to verify the fender and data plate belong to the hull, using the identifiers particular to those carriers. There are a few visual indicators that point to an early production carrier, such as the correct track adjuster wheel arms, mounting bracket for the early track adjuster ‘crook’, and the lack of a modification to install the sighting vane.

The data plate does not appear to hold the TL XXXX F one may anticipate seeing. Perhaps the 1790 serial number, in addition to the month/year window.

I agree with you, Kirk: it is nice to see these early examples. I am jealous, and Samuel already knows that from our discussions on his FB UC group.