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).
Instruction from the Chief Inspector of Small Arms detailing the serial numbers for a contract of 50 .5-in machine guns.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 176\1\ img108 | |
| Date | 28th October 1940 | |
| COPY. A.8574. From The Chief Inspector of Small Arms, Baas Hill House, Broxbourne, Herts. Messrs. Rolls-Royce Ltd., Derby. 28th October, 1940. Instruction to Proceed No. B.124506/40 .5-in Machine Guns. I have to inform you that Serial Numbers for the 50 guns to be supplied in connection with the abovementioned contract are as follows:- Gun } Barrel } A.1 to A.50 Breech Block } Barrel extension} HEH. (Signed) H.R. Allen. for Chief Inspector of Small Arms. | ||