Catch 22 LBDR Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 While looking at the FV700 web site I came across two pics of SA80 mounts for a ferret. Rather than ask Andy about it I thought It might make an interesting thread. I did a search on hear but found nothing about it. Does anyone know where and when they were fitted into ferrets and can they still be got?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrettkitt Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 While looking at the FV700 web site I came across two pics of SA80 mounts for a ferret. Rather than ask Andy about it I thought It might make an interesting thread. I did a search on hear but found nothing about it. Does anyone know where and when they were fitted into ferrets and can they still be got?? [ATTACH=CONFIG]77016[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]77017[/ATTACH] I am sure that I have two pairs of these somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 mmnn fit the brackets then you got to fill em with sa80 and then for real thing bbbiiiggg money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 Or put plastic ones in for 50 quid...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 While looking at the FV700 web site I came across two pics of SA80 mounts for a ferret. Rather than ask Andy about it I thought It might make an interesting thread. I did a search on hear but found nothing about it. Does anyone know where and when they were fitted into ferrets and can they still be got?? [ATTACH=CONFIG]77016[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]77017[/ATTACH] Long time ago. Istr there was an LMG stowage position along one of the drive shaft covers (LHS? ) even though every Ferret I crewed was fitted with a Three-oh. Maybe SA80 mounts could be fitted to the drive shaft covers? We always carried SMGs. To be honest I have only the vaguest memories of ever seeing the SMG mounts, but I suspect they were on the vehicle wall somewhere: we preferred just to bung them somewhere handy so we could grab them quickly on the way out. In NI I crewed a Ferret on a couple of occasions when I had SLR as a personal weapon. There was no sweat: again just park it where it was safe and convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 think they fitted to right of driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch 22 LBDR Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Judging by the angle on the top (barrel bracket) I am guessing they were mounted vertically?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) I have seen a picture with these brackets in a ferret (I will have to dig around for it) In the photo, the SA80s are stored vertically on the right wall behind the driver. (Just front the right escape hatch). I think the one with the clips in situ is from a restored ferret. Edited June 1, 2013 by Toner Adding photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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