Sherman Firefly VC

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

I picked this up a little while ago. A crew member perhaps?

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by Bruce Parker

I picked this up a little while ago. A crew member perhaps?

Possibly... Do you have a name and/or number for it?

Is the BD blouse Canadian pattern/manufacture?

Can you post a pic of the label too please?

Cheers

Tim

[Tim Bell]

Tools required for the 17pdr are:

Can, Lubricating, No 11
Cap, Sponge, No 6
Covers, Brush
Covers, Muzzle
Drifts, No 18, Mk1
Drifts, No 27, Mk1
Ejector, Projectile
Gauge, Striker protrusion, No 16, Mk1
Keys, Removing, Jammed Cartridge
Keys, No 86, Mk1, for inserting and removing No 9 Primer
Keys, No 135
Injector, Lubricating, Tecalemit, Type T 26
Lanyard, Cocking, No 8, Mk1
Wrenches, Breech Mechanism:
No 303, Mk1 - Steel with tommy for firing pin bush
No 322, Mk1 - Steel for firing pin retaining nut
No 368, Mk1 - Steel for removing striker casing
No 369, Mk1 - Steel with tommy for actuating shaft nut, breech ring securing screw, firing plunger retaining nut and spring case hinge bolt
No 370, Mk1 - Steel for cocking crank spindle nut


If anyone has any of these they're happy to sell, please let me know.

Cheers

Tim