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12-04-10, 04:34
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Universal Carrier
Hi Guys, I have nine carriers , this is my first time on the carrier forum.
Last year I bought a Brit Unlversal carrier, The brass plate on the right front mudguard reads Carrier Universal Mark 1/L/. W.D.No T14346 What does the "L" mean Can anyone help with any of the history of this vehicle? Bill O'Reilly. Australia Last edited by billor; 12-04-10 at 04:44. 
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12-04-10, 09:39
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Hi Bill, and welcome to the forum! Your carrier is a Universal Carrier Mk1, built by Sentinal Wagon. Contract No.T7810. The block of serial numbers were from T13678 to T14677 (1000 units)
On the "L" I dont know the answer, and I haven't yet seen a definative answer. I have asked the question here before, because my local pattern carrier has the same, as do early british built carriers, and gun limbers. A few pics below. Tell us about your other carriers. The details on your carrier came from Nigel Watson's Universal Carriers Vol. 1
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... Last edited by Lynn Eades; 12-04-10 at 10:09. Reason: Crediting info to Nigel Watson.
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12-04-10, 17:12
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14-04-10, 01:25
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Thanks Lyn.Tony.
I have the following Aust pattern carriers LP1, LP2, LP2a, 2pd A-Tk Carrier, and a 3" Mortar Carrier [under construction from a 2lb hull] I also have the following Brit Carriers Arm OP Carrier [missing engine], Universal Carrier And 3 " Mortar Carrier [Incomplete Regards Bill
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14-04-10, 08:12
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Bill
Is your Armoured O.P. a rivetted one, or a welded one? any pictures?.
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Bluebell Carrier Armoured O.P. No1 Mk3 W. T84991 Carrier Bren No2.Mk.I. NewZealand Railways. NZR.6. Dodge WC55. 37mm Gun Motor Carriage M6 Jeep Mb #135668 So many questions.... Last edited by Lynn Eades; 14-04-10 at 08:13. Reason: to improve comprehension
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14-04-10, 09:36
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Hi Bill
Welcome to the MLU.
My understanding is it means Local Pattern, see attached research paper. http://www.mheaust.com.au/Aust/Resea...%20carrier.htm, But remember I live in Canada, and have absolutely no idea on how Auzzies come up with the names of things.  Cheers Adam
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