What is this webbing bag from?

[George G]

I just picked this up. Never seen one before. 4.5 x 12 x 18 inches
20MM what? Mounted to what?
Thanks.

[derk derin]

I used to have one of those bags also but never saw any reference to what they were used for or what was carried inside them. I have seen others around so not rare but what was around back then that was 20MM other than the Polsten if in fact it was gun related?
Derk

[rob love]

Others are in the same boat. Google brings up a few hits.

https://hatchfive.wordpress.com/2016...0mm-mountings/

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by George G

I just picked this up. Never seen one before. 4.5 x 12 x 18 inches
20MM what? Mounted to what?
Thanks.

That style of tab end for a loose strap is also on the Canadian copied Browning 9mms were made for China that included a hollow wooden shoulder stock. The belt loop has a spring steel clip and a piece of webbing that resembles the one in the picture. The little clip is unusual and scarce.

[Tony Smith]

Originally Posted by derk derin

.....but what was around back then that was 20MM other than the Polsten?

Oerlikon, Hispano? Two different 20mm cartridges, but both in use pre- and post-'45.

[David Dunlop]

Could it be part of the kit issued for the CMP's fitted with the 20mm AA setup?

David

[Ed Storey]

This came with my Pack.

[George G]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

This came with my Pack.

Ed What was in the box and what does the label say?

[rob love]

Here is the best I can read it between the wax on the packaging and Ed's watermark.

Package no4
Gun,Machine, Polsten, 20mm mk1
Qty- Part no --- Description
1 -- 2511---- Reflector Mirror 20mm
1 ------ -----Case reflector mirror
1 ----------- Can oil machine gun (Can pattern)
1 ------------Brush Rod Cleaning Polsten

[rob love]

There is a Polsten on Milweb right now that has the same pack for sale: http://milweb.net/webvert/a2454

[horsa]

I have one of the 1942 dated 40mm / 3.7-inch gun versions which is massive. Keep meaning to sell it off as I was going to use it with my T-16 which is now gone....