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Post by missingsomething on Jun 30, 2008 2:30:26 GMT 1
Was on Ebay.... Item # 190229624463 Any reference to its use...   |
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Jun 30, 2008 4:25:21 GMT 1
Well its defiantly for a Fighting Vehicle (part No.) FV125962 and according to the seller it's for a ferret scout car. Now you need to track down an IPL (Illustrated Parts List) for the ferret. It would of been used for either the coax MG or the Commanders position, probably found the Bren sat too far forward in it's cradle so the Extension was made for it.
Anyone have a ferret manual handy? Come on Tom, haven't you got one of these hiding in the back shed :-D
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Jun 30, 2008 4:59:35 GMT 1
This website lists some Bren items used with the Ferret and on this page lists some specific Bren items used on the Mk. 1 and Mk. 1/2 Ferrets www.ferret-fv701.co.uk/other%20variants.htmBren barrel mount Bren butt mount Bren magazine box  that could be a Bren barrel mount on the floor in the centre of the pic? I've found a Ferret IPL reprint but they want USD$95 for a copy of it. www.military-vehicle.net/books.htmFERRET... ILLUSTRATED SPARE PARTS LIST. Clear illustrations and pictures! Unlike the poor mimeograph copy's you buy overseas with the photo's blackened in so your can't see what's in the picture. There's nothing worse than trying to work from a manual that you can't see the pictures to get help from! This illustrated parts manual has clear visible pictures in which to work from. Price: $95.00...Shipping/Handling...$5.00 |
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Jun 30, 2008 5:09:18 GMT 1
Bren mount.Spent ammo catcher. In good condition. Our Price: £49.99 www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/shops/greenmachines/bren-mountspent-ammo-catcher-207-p.asp[img src="http://www.ekmpowershop5.com/ekmps/shops/greenmachines/images/31[ekm]400x300[ekm].05.07_015.jpg"] How about a Bren Gun mounting for a Ferret (1/4 of the way down, right hand side) bcoy1cpb.pacdat.net/for_sale_-_militaria.htmSTOCK # ______ Bren Gun mount for Ferret Mk. I/2 Appears to be NEW OLD STOCK and complete. Bolts to front of fixed turret. NOT correct for Ferret Mk. I without turret of for Ferret Mark 2. Includes base with 4 bolt plate to attach to vehicle. Upper mount for Bren which includes deflector for casings and catch bin which attaches to right side. This has a wire mesh "floor" and one wall (at rear) is partly rubber, apparently for casings to hit against. Bin shown dismounted - it fits over a large round stud on right side of the mount. This unit is very heavy. $400 |
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Post by woodsy on Jun 30, 2008 11:03:45 GMT 1
My old Saracen had a ring mount on the back roof hatch for the Bren. It was designed for AA use and the butt sat in a spring clip which held the gun horizontal while travelling. I could never find a comfortable way to use it through the small hatch! Mind you at over 6 foot and about 110 kg I am probably a tad oversize for it! ;D If I can find a photo of the mount I will ask Kev to post it.
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Post by Kev on Jun 30, 2008 13:32:36 GMT 1
Hi Craig,I have a picture somewhere.I spent ages looking for a pic when I got my grip.
Back in a bit.
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Post by Kev on Jun 30, 2008 21:20:59 GMT 1
Can't find the picture of the grip mounted on a ferret but this is what it looks like just fitted to the butt  probably the roughest bit of work ever to have come out of the doors of Daimler ! |
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Post by Kev on Jun 30, 2008 21:24:16 GMT 1
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Post by Kev on Jun 30, 2008 21:26:36 GMT 1
Couple of other mounts just for the hell of it ;D Humber -  Sexton -  Bike -  Motor bike -  Truck -  ATB Kevin |
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Post by missingsomething on Jul 1, 2008 19:59:12 GMT 1
Thanks for the photos and info. I won that auction and have 2 of them on the way to me  |
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Post by Kev on Jul 1, 2008 23:41:53 GMT 1
Nice one Craig ,they seem to be profiled for a MK4 butt and mounting pin - MK3 Bren and L4 7.62mm Bren.
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Post by NZ L1A1 Collector on Jul 10, 2008 10:53:00 GMT 1
Kev, Have you seen this mounting for the L4 Brens? I've borrowed the pics from another website and thought you would like to see it. A very solid mounting.   |
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Post by Kev on Jul 10, 2008 22:12:35 GMT 1
Hi Kevin,ferret mounts seem to fetch good money.......but if I ever see a cheap one ;D
I keep hoping Tom will see a pile of them when he does the flea market !
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Post by missingsomething on Jul 11, 2008 4:58:54 GMT 1
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Post by Kev on Jul 11, 2008 19:25:19 GMT 1
Glad they arrived OK  Just as a matter of interest -   Sorry I couldn't resist ;D |
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