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Old 29-11-10, 02:18
B. Harris B. Harris is offline
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See number 21 as it applys to the MKII. Hope this helps
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Old 29-11-10, 05:04
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Thanks Bruce.

I don't think the board can fit behind the seat in the Mk2 carrier as its a smaller back. On the Mk1 it fits nicely behind the lower seat adjustment rod. In my Cnd Drivers manual it lists the board as being stored behind the seat back.
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Old 29-11-10, 07:27
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The stowage changed between the different Marks and models. I cant remember why, but I believe Jordan is correct for the MkI* Its hard to argue about the MkII* (now that we have a picture) As for Richards Bkt, I think it carries the D handled Vickers cleaning rod, that works for the Bren as well.
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Old 29-11-10, 12:44
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I think Lynn's right for it being for the "d" handle for the Lewis/Bren cleaning rod. The Boys rod folds into smaller sections i think.

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Old 29-11-10, 14:00
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I just checked the drivers manual again. It states that the "Rod, cleaning for Boys' Rifle... In clips on hull side plate left of gunner"
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Old 29-11-10, 14:47
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As indicated on the stowage diagram, item 21 is either stowed over the rad intake, or wedged a slot/bracket to the left of the gunner feet, under no. 22 the map case.
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Old 29-11-10, 16:22
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Rod, cleaning, Rifle, Boys, No. 2, Mk. I.—This is of steel, approximately 43-in. long, and has a rotating handle. The end is screwed for assembling, alternatively, the loop or wire brush as for the No. 1 rod. A sliding steel bush, provided for insertion in the recoil deflector to prevent muzzle wear, is secured to the handle by a chain and steel clip.
It is also arranged so that the •55-in. plug may be assembled to the rod when gauging the bore of the barrel.
There were two different cleaning rods for the Boys rifle. There was a no1mk1, and a no2mk1. The description for the number 2mk1 is given above.
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