Ring Mount with back cushion

[Captain Crank]

I am not sure what it's Ord number is but I have recently acquired a ring mount with all the extra doo-dads and the back cushion.




Used late war I am told.
Would like to find the ammo can holder for this.
Not sure if it's the same as the one mounted on the leg mount like this one.http://gbg-pop.pixbox.se/arkivet/synlig ... 390061.jpg

If anyone has more info on this ring or where I might find the tray, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks

[Bill_Wolf]

Cap'n,

Which set of leg mounts do you have?

The cast mounts...



or the stamped mounts (as pictured in the link).



More reference pictures here:

http://www.cckw.org/gun_ring.htm

Bill

[Captain Crank]

Bill,

I'll be using the cast mounts.
I think there is a spot on the outer ring carriage for a ammo can mount.

I'll try to get some pics tomorrow before I have to go plow snow for the Turkey holiday........

[Captain Crank]

I guess I was mistaken about a specific spot for an ammo can tray.

Here's more pics of the ring and carriage.

The backrest mounts on those two small tabs opposite the pintle trolley. I removed it for straightening and new upholstery.

I spose the rod that sticks up is for spinning it.

Wish I knew more about this thing.

It's a heavy finger pincher for sure. Pick it up wrong and watch out.

[Bill_Wolf]

Cap'n,

I have TM9-2016 dated February 1957. It covers most of the WWII ring mounts.

It covers M24 and M36 and other M3x mounts, The 30/50 pintel mount and the sliding cradle. Nothing in it about your setup.

I know I have seen printed information concerning what you have. I will continue to look but right now I can't put my hands on it. I am sure others on here know.

Bill

[John V Cliche]

You are using your back to assist in traversing the gun to the left or right.( by sliding your back around the ring)
I have seen it the TM ( now I'm gonna have to dig it out and make sure )
This mount helps you keep both hands on the trigger as oppossed to using one of them ( hands ) to push the trolley around.
I believe you are correct in it being "late war'
Wouldn't the spare ammo trays mount to the leg brackets anyway ?
The 30/50 combo cradle would be the same as the "regular " more commonly seen mounts and would also mount a tray or "ready " box...... as I'm sure you know

Is this the info you are looking for ??????

Hope this helps
John

[John V Cliche]

Cranky
What you have pictured is an M49A1 "early version "
For more info look in MVM #97 pg 136 article titled " Pair of Dueces " by who else but David Doyle
Let me know if you don't have it ....I'll scan and E-Mail it to you
Cheers
John

[Captain Crank]

Mornin' John,

Thanks, at least I know what to call it now.....M49A1.

I will see if I have that MVM. My filing system is sorta vertical.

Judging from the paint color and the material used for the back cushion, this one was used post war. I can fix that.

Where would a guy start looking for a couple of ready can trays. Nice option to finish out the ring mount methinks.

Cranky