Boys Anti Tank rifles for the Carriers

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by rob love

They are such gorgeous rifles. It is only a matter of a week or so before my carrier is ready to hold her boys.

Gorgeous and addictive. Once you want one you REALLY want one and with their scarcity (and price) that becomes almost painful!!

[Jordan Baker]

I found that the bipod removed from the carrier almost lines up with the clips on the rear. I may have been a bit off with my measurements when drilling the holes. Furthermore if you unscrew the bolt/screw that the bipod attaches/pivots from and keep it with the bipod that part fits nicely in the round bracket with the felt.

[kevin powles]

Bruce, if you take a picture with the monopod folded that should complete the mystery. Also another member mentioned the wood spacers that go under the long locker box, we think they should be 1/2 " thick, this could influence the locker lid clearance when the Boys is stowed. The picture below shows original spacer in position.

[Lynn Eades]

In the Pre Universal Bren carrier they were stowed on their side (and in the other side of the carrier too)

[kevin powles]

Lynn, That's an interesting picture, I notice the shape if the jack, I have a wartime jack that shape, do you have any other pics of what that jack should look like?.

Kevin.

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Kevin, there are a few different types, Some alloy bodied, some steel, some are marked 4 ton while others are marked 4 1/2 ton. Britool is one brand name. they come with a handle, and a two piece rod. I suspect the early ones had a 1 piece rod. The bracket that fits these is the one that dictated the size of the block for the Canadian carriers Same bracket for both types)

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Spacers, huh? Looks like I have more items to add to my 'to do' list. A half inch lift would not make much difference, the lid would still open.

Here's a shot of the monopod folded. No problem with the fit at all.

Mystery solved?

Originally Posted by kevin powles

Bruce, if you take a picture with the monopod folded that should complete the mystery. Also another member mentioned the wood spacers that go under the long locker box, we think they should be 1/2 " thick, this could influence the locker lid clearance when the Boys is stowed. The picture below shows original spacer in position.

[Jordan Baker]

The spacers lifted the crew stowage locker up above the rivets along the left side of the vehicle. There should also be a spacer under the smoke generator bin and the open topped bin on the right side. I just worked out the spacer thickness for the open topped bin as 1.25"

Yeah I know off topic once again.

[Michael R.]

Chilwell indicates there is at least one wood bearer for the large kit locker, FUC-03 may indicate two (2) 'strips, bearing, wood' under the same part number(s).
As for the Inglis Canuck Boys bipod fitting the three factory stowage clips of the differential cover under the armoured wireless battery box, any suggestions?

With photo credit (3&4) thanks to Mr. Steve Tegner, Ditsong Museum, J'Burg, RSA

[kevin powles]

Michael, Have you a mk1 bren bipod with exstendable legs you can offer up aswell?.

Kevin.