Stableboy Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hi having a clear out of 'stuff in boxes'... can any kind person tell me what vehicles the above items relate to, please? Collimator packing date label gives 1959 = Centurion? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Have you got the rest of the NSN? The last 4 digits are missing:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stableboy Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Have you got the rest of the NSN? The last 4 digits are missing:-D cheers - will open boxes & look closer..my original notes on storing was only as above with slight extra: Mounting .300 Browning MG LV4 1005 - 99 - 812 (looks like a fixed mount designed to fit firmly to inside turret front -coax poss? Saladin?) Collimator Pye Telecom V5 FV257613 packed 1959 will post any further details found tomorrow.. no, i lie, usual rubbish on the box,so now! LV4 1005.99.812.6024 Edited October 16, 2010 by Stableboy update while kettle on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stableboy Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Finally, an image of the Mount.. markings on item & box: Mount .300 Browning MG LV4 1005.99.812.6024 Mounting .300 Browning MG LV4 1005 - 99 - 812 looks like a fixed mount designed to fit to inside turret front -coax presumably? Centurion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Poss for Cent or Saladin. it LOOKs like a bracket at the rear for a Solinoid to fire the Coax MG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stableboy Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thanks for that what would a fair price to ask..any guidance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Whatever you can get for it!, it's no use for anything else!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Gents, The Collimator in a Centurion (associated with the No.4 Mk.1 or 2 RCP sight) is the 'Collimator, AFV, No.1 Mk.1 FV210329', so it appears that it may not be for Centurion. The .30 cal co-ax cradle in the Centurion (not equipped with RG) is listed as 'Mounting, .30 inch MG, LV4 FV229784'. The only other possibility I can think of that would have an updated NSN for a co-axial MG mount would be Saladin Mk.2. Did any other AFVs in British service retain a co-axial, solenoid-fired .30 cal in a single mount, ie not a dual mount with a .50-cal RG, as in Centurion? Mike C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Looking at that Mount again, I am in a frame of mind to change my Answer! I belive it IS for a .50" Cal Ranging machine gun. The Chieftan MBT had a ranging MG before it went over to the IFCS laser Range finder. The roller gives it away, It's TOO big for ,30" rounds! .50" BMG Rounds would be perfect. Come to thnik of it SOME marks of centurion DID have Ranging MGs. There were TWO types available for cent & Chiefy. L6 & L21. The only difference was the length of the barrel. One was longer than the other! SOLINOID Fired from the side. Hope this helps you? Nice Paperweight!........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stableboy Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Glad to be stirring the brain cells! yes, the feed roller is long but the packing case stating ".30bmg" was sealed until i opened it to take the piccie.. .50 Spotting / Springfield not so long in the case anyway but maybe an option?...thanks for the thoughts anyway £30 for old ex govt wooden box...free mount paperweight included! :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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