browning m2 and mount pics wanted

[andy]

Anyone have any good close up shots of the browning m2 mounted on a m2a1 or m3?

Andy

[Hinrik]

Andy,

Here are some photos of the M49 MG ring, trolley, ammo box and mount from original manual:

[Hinrik]

These are pictures from BMGparts.com which has most of these parts on stock:

Rear MG pintle socket mounts. These are getting hard to find. They use the same .30/.50 combo
mount, but the U yoke used in these is not the straight leg type.



M49 ring, trolley, mount (note straight leg) and ammo box:



Skate trolley parts:



I have found out that the prices of these parts is lower in Europe, specially in Holland. But shipping
to US will most likely offset that savings.

[andy]

Hey Hinrik, i am starting to collect parts now for this. What are the sites in Europe that sell them, Im in Canada and BMGparts wont sell outside the US

Andy

[Dinadin]

Those side sockets will take any MG cradle. I use the 1917A1 tripod cradles in mine.  I have also seen pictures of the 1928 style cradles, it lookes like they have a long tail, being used in period pictures.

[andy]

Just to update this a bit more, I finally hunted down all the m49 parts. There is a bracket at the front of the pulpit, and was told it holds the bmg barrel. I cant seem to find a pic of how it works anywhere?

[steve1973]

I think you have that bracket upside down.

Just to update this a bit more, I finally hunted down all the m49 parts. There is a bracket at the front of the pulpit, and was told it holds the bmg barrel. I cant seem to find a pic of how it works anywhere?

[eleanor]

Andy,
where did you find the pulpit armor and brackets?
I have everything else, just looking for that to complete my installation.
Thanks
Art

[Hinrik]

That barrel clamp is not supposed to be there. The M49 ring mounts on top of that large side bracket with the 3 holes.

There is a period photo in Hunicuts book which shows an overview of an early halftrack and this barrel clamp can be seen there.

Reg

Hinrik

[steve1973]

Here is a photo I found of an original pulpit with barrel clamp in place. Hope this helps.



Steve A.

[andy]

great, thanks for the pic. Still interested in seeing a gun mounted with it. I didnt put the bracket on mine, thats the way it was shipped and I havnt moved it yet to proper loation
Andy

[Hinrik]

Andy, I should rephrase. If I am not mistaken, the M49 ring mounts on top of that side bracket where your clamp
bracket is now. Would be interesting to see a more clear photo how the M2 BMG barrel is clamped to a downward
angle like that.

If you need NOS trolley parts, you can try to contact Hans in Belgium. His email is: autocar (at) skynet dot be
Also Sir surplus shop (or similar name) was offering NOS stripped trolleys for a fair price not long ago.

Reg

Hinrik

[gibbo]

i have for sale 2 trolleys and 1 .50.30 cradle combo (ammo tray provision missing)
i have ammo tray
m1917 cradle available nos in cosmoline wrapping....incredibile

antonio libertini on messenger
011393356231711 on wats app
gigibborestauri@gmail.com

please make reasonable offers items will ship from Italy...

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