phil.c 10 Posted February 9, 2019 Can someone show me what type of ammo tray fits this mount, I'm assuming it's an early one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimk 10 Posted February 9, 2019 M23 Equilibrator .50 Cal Mount US GI tray, early M23 tray, late https://www.bmgparts.com/products/BasketorTray.jpg source https://www.bmgparts.com/ M23 cradle parts (attached) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil.c 10 Posted February 10, 2019 Thanks for the pics much appreciated, think I may struggle to find one of those trays. Is it possible to attache a later type? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimk 10 Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) You would have to machine/ mill the left side flat and add 4 bolt holes. Then the mount would be cobbled and very hard to restore. I have a spare late cradle (not for sale) and can provide pictures if asked. The trays are fairly easy to find. The link provided earlier apparently has both (but they tend to be expensive there). I got my late tray a few years ago for 30 or 40$ US at the Gilbert PA swap meet. Mounts seem to run 100-350 depending on condition and how complete they are. The pins are avail on ebay. I just got the 9/16" front pin assy #7070292, nos, for 23$+ 2$. If you look around you can find deals on the correct pins. Edited February 10, 2019 by jimk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil.c 10 Posted February 11, 2019 Thanks again for reply. I would not want to butcher it anyway just thinking I could adapt the ammo tray maybe by adding the angled brackets. Will have a good search first for an early one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatchFuzee 24 Posted February 11, 2019 Mount and tray. Not cheap but you would have a mount to sell. Early M23 WWII Cradle with Ammo Tray 50 cal Browning Mount assembled paint ready:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EARLY-M23-WWII-Cradle-with-Ammo-Tray-50-cal-Browning-Mount-assembled-paint-ready/372596715875?hash=item56c07eb163:g:LGkAAOSwweRbLS8V:rk:1:pf:0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phil.c 10 Posted February 12, 2019 that`s a bit out of my price range with import duties ect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatchFuzee 24 Posted February 12, 2019 I don't know how old this:- http://www.cranetechnologiesinc.com/OldStyleM23Equilibrator50CalMountArmor.html Old style M23 machine gun mount this is the correct type to be used on armored vehicles. Comes with or without can holder. Good condition. US GI surplus. Price: $525.00 with Can Holder $475.00 without Can Holder If the holder is available separately it would be a very good buy. Contact form here:- https://www.cranetechnologies.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
