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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Appendix sheet listing components and part numbers for the Second Service Trials Gun.

Identifier  ExFiles\Box 175\3\  img142
Date  11th September 1940
  
Ev.{Ivan Evernden - coachwork}1/JH.11.9.40.

Appendix Sheet 2.
Second Service Trials Gun.

Single shot gun with alum. cradle to QE.1801/1.
Mounting - Pedestal (QPL.124 (2 sheets)

Armrest. (QPL.127
Ejector shield. QPL.117 °
Aiming handle. QPL.119 & QPL.128.
Gunners support strap QPL.132.
Recoil shield. QPL.125.
Adjustable foresight bracket QPL.121.
Adjustable rear-sight bracket QPL.120.
Fore and rear sights. QPL.129.
Ammunition tray. QPL.130.
Rubber buffer. QPL.118.
Face shield. QPL.134 °
Shield armour.

° It should be noted that QPL.134, face shield, modifies QPL.117, ejector shield and the former is not issued.

● A scheme is needed for armour shields which is to be provided and this may modify the ammunition tray QPL.130.

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