[Lynn Eades]

What we have to keep in mind here is that the stowage varied from theatre to theatre, and with the different countries of origin. I have a copy of "Universal Carrier Variants" by allied command Productions. It only covers the MKII*. Some variations had a service rifle tucked in there on the gunners left side. I think it is supposed to be a Vickers "D" handled cleaning rod (same rod works for the bren???) in there in the earlier carriers. I just cant remember where I picked that info up. Remember that these early machines carried a vickers as M.G carriers. If the same rod worked for the later Bren, then why change it. Makes sense for the gunner in the front to have easy access to it.