what is it??

[Bob Phillips]

Is anyone able to confirm the application of these 3 items? The first a 2 barrelled Stromberg carb CDN military surplus mid 1950s.Unusual angled mount, like a smaller version of a centurion carb. Second a bore brush, brass body, centre rotates, is it 25 pounder? Finally, pressure gauges for a Dukw perhaps?? all leads appreciated. BP

[rob love]

The bore brushes are of American design. It is hard to get a sense of the exact diameter in your photo...it could be 105mm or 76mm.
Carburator: The tag says it is from a White. It would apear the carb is a Stromburg UUR-2 or something similar. See here: https://forums.aaca.org/topic/329402...eds-your-help/
Generally the UUR2 are worth a fairly princely sum according to the link, with the exception of the White military truck. Here is a quote from the link:

Funny someone mentioned the military White truck UUR-2. Barnett & Small used to sell that junk to unsuspecting buyers who did not know that there was no pump or power circuit in the carburetor. Cost of machining the bowl for the pump and power circuits exceeded by about twice what Barnett & Small sold the new old stock carburetor.

[Rob Abbott]

I wonder if the Bore brushes are for the 75mm Pack howitzer M1 (Airborne)
Post War I believe the Gun was re designated as M116?
They certainly appear to be US design
I have a similar style 57mm bore brush on my M1 57mm AT gun and have seen something similar for US 37mm Guns
Rob

[rob love]

I know that for the 105 howitzer and the 106 recoiless, the brushes were the same. I suspect that also will be the case with the 75 and 76mm guns.

Re the two gauges, the only thing that I can think of that would use pressures in that range would be for transmissions. Most hydraulic systems are much higher, and engine oil pressures along with pneumatic systems much lower.

[Bob Phillips]

Thanks for the input gentlemen. Most of these items I have had kicking about for years without knowing for sure what they are for. Now I have a better idea! BP