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Appendix sheet listing parts and reference numbers for a First Service Trials Gun.


Identifier  ExFiles\Box 175\3\  img141
Date  11th September 1940
  
Ev. {Ivan Evernden - coachwork} 1/JH.11.9.40.

Appendix Sheet 1.
First Service Trials Gun.

Single Shot Gun with alum. cradle to QB.1900/1.
Mounting - Oerlikon. PL.292 (2 sheets) bought out.
Mounting Brackets and trunnion QPL.113.
Armrest QPL.116.
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.118.
Rubber Buffer QPL.118.
Face shield. QPL.134 °
Shield armour QPL.123 @

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

@ The original shield armour scheme, QPL.123 is being redrawn at the request of Lt. Cdr. {W. J. Chandler - Chief Clerk} Young.

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