Tail Light Assembly

[Paul Viner]

The 2 long bits are spring steel. Its' only missing the web strap.

[rob love]

That would appear to be the US pattern of light. I think I have 5 different generations of that light, varying from 6 volt WW2, 24V ww2 lamp with Mseries plug, 24v M series plug and lamp, M-series plug with two lamps on clamping bracket, then 2 of the large lense M-series lamps on the large bracket. Lastly, I have a 155mm bracket which has a wooden adapter to use on the 105.

All of these lamps have become obsolete here in Canada as the DND has now simply installed the lamps on the shields of the C3 howitzers.

[BSM]

Interesting piece Paul. Thanks for posting but not correct for my application. Cheers Rod

[Blackpowder44 (RIP)]

I have found the tail light but it only consists of the metal light cage and the retaining strap. You are welcome to have these for the cost of posting. The web retaining strap has FINNIGANS arrow-1945 stamped on it.I hope the pictures show up on here, John.

[tankbarrell]

John,

if Rod doesn't have it, I'd be interested.

Regards,

Adrian

[BSM]

Originally Posted by Blackpowder44

I have found the tail light but it only consists of the metal light cage and the retaining strap. You are welcome to have these for the cost of posting. The web retaining strap has FINNIGANS arrow-1945 stamped on it.I hope the pictures show up on here, John.

John thanks much for digging out the item you have posted. Sorry for the delay but have been down South for a week visiting family. Seems to be around 50% of what I am looking for and as I haven't heard from Mike so far I would be pleased to take up your kind offer. Please PM me postage charges. Rod
PS: If another item surfaces I shall advise the other interested party.

[Neil Ashley]

The light unit is the standard late war pattern rear light fitted to everything so not hard to find, but can be expensive now.

I have seen these with the standard round post war British glass rear light so obviously saw some post-war service.

[BSM]

Best for the New Year to Forum members. Following on from the above and Dave's comments, the included image is the canvas muzzle cover for the 40mm Bofors. There is no reflector on the end and it was used in conjunction with a canvas "Platform Cover" which went over the breech housing etc with a rope tie through eyelets in its lower section. The same style of buckle that Mike C commented on is also used on the muzzle cover. There is a Mark 2 style listed in the Accessories Pages which covered the barrel completely and the front of the breech housing. Rod