attleej Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Dear All, A Morris Quad is designed to tow a limber which in turn tows the 25 pounder. Does the limber have special holders for each round of ammunition or does it just conveniently hold ammo boxes containing rounds? More important is the same question in respect of the Quad itself. Does the quad have a winch? Any pics of ammunition holders in the Quad would be very helpful. The information is important and I need it in my professional capacity. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) I believe it holds 32 rounds. I have one in my yard which is to go to the USA in the New Year, I will take a photograph today, Edited December 19, 2018 by Bob Grundy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1950 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Also some Quads have winches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 As BOB said 32 rounds in the limber in racks and 96 rounds in the QUAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Bob Grundy said: Here it is, the drawers or trays come out very easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attleej Posted December 27, 2018 Author Share Posted December 27, 2018 Bob, Just what I wanted. Make sure that you have the right export licence as the OGEL might not cover this vehicle. I am sure that you know what you are doing! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 I do........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attleej Posted January 13, 2019 Author Share Posted January 13, 2019 Bob, Thank you for the photo. I take it that is the rear view of the limber. Is the ammunition stowage on or in the quad for individual rounds as with the limber or is it specially designed to take ammunition boxes? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Grundy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 John The view was to the rear left. It has gone to the USA now but I am reasonably sure that there was no storage for the rounds inside the tractor Bob Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 the 96 rounds in the QUAD were stored in ammo lockers behind the rear crew seats and the rear of the QUAD access to them from the locker doors at the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyone Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I spoke to my dad about this at the weekend, he was a Morris Quad driver in 20th field regiment RA 1954-56. He confirmed that there was no built in stowage in the Quad for ammunition, sometimes they would carry extra rounds (boxed) on the floor of the crew compartment if they were doing a big shoot, but this was rare and not too popular with the gun crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 l would suggest that a look at wheels and tracks no29 on the article on the morris commercial quad and the diagram of stowage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyone Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Just ordered it, so I'll see what you're talking about soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 for those that do not have a copy to hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11th Armoured Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I'm at a bit of a loss exactly how, if the limber carried 32 rounds, the back of the Quad managed to fit in three times as many, to be honest. This photo, showing the rear locker doors open, doesn't seem to show any ammo storage.https://www.shutterstock.com/editorial/image-editorial/world-war-ii-quad-for-the-25-pounder-gun-and-limber-waggon-1323529a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustyone Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 (edited) Exactly, Dad said that the lockers were used for his kit and the gun crews, plus tools and the rods for lining up the gun, There's just no way you could get 96 shells and cartridges in there, you'd struggle to get that amount in the gun crew compartment. Great picture, thanks for the link. Edited January 22, 2019 by crustyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morris c8 fat Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I think he maybeon about the number 5 body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 this is from a book compiled by brigadier K Timbers royal artillery institution on the subject the 25 pounder gun limber and quad and other contributors from the royal artillery and museums the article on the quad was compiled with the help of Richard and Micheal Peacock both well known for their restorations of quads and the CDSW artillery tractor also Richard was a major serving in ww2 with the royal artillery with both of these types so l think it fair to say these people should know a thing or two on this subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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