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17-06-20, 16:21
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gunner handgrip MK-II/MK-II*
Does anyone have any detail on the original handgrip for the MK-II/MK-II* series?
Unlike the MK-I* that was a cast rubber-like compound with part numbers in the casting, the MK-II series appears to be a sewn leather cover. Update: a member image brought forward from an earlier post. The carrier is a December, 1944 production month/year. Last edited by Michael R.; 18-06-20 at 03:04. 
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17-06-20, 16:58
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My Canadian No2 MK II* (March 1944) which I believe still has all the original parts has black rubber moulded grips to these handles. They are marked FMCo. Sorry the pictures are not great but I can provide better close ups when next near the Carrier if required.
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17-06-20, 18:20
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thanks Mike.
The parts book shows the MK-II* with an alternate part number to the MK-I* grips. The late production MK-II* in the museum in ( Norway?) pictured on MLU shows the later style. As your carrier is early, I wonder if there was a change over date. Assumptions bias with respect to originality without prejudice. Last edited by Michael R.; 21-06-20 at 15:05.
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17-06-20, 20:10
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Just for reference, british Mk.II/IIIs had rolled paper on the steel pipe only.
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18-06-20, 01:13
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How long did that last Petr???
Is the leather / rubber thing a rubber shortage thing? I have Army Council Instructions that ordered the return of erasers from worn out pencils, for re cycling. 
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18-06-20, 15:40
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Untill today I guess
 Here is one pic for reference. Right one is original, left new copy.
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