Mine A/P No5 Mk1 info.

[Bullet Mick]

Hello ive aquired this container for Mines A/P No5 Mk1 it is dated 1944. Ive found some information about these type of mines but cannot find any pics or drawings. If anyone has any pics of these mines to look at i would be very greatful Cheers Mick.

 

[roller63]

Nice tube, in good condition too ! a good pic and drawing on Lex's site here : http://www.lexpev.nl/minesandcharges/europe/unitedkingdom/apmineno5.html

 

[Bullet Mick]

Thanks for that Roller63 just what i was after. Cheers Mick.

 

[Bonnex]

You might be interested to know that the No 5 AP mine was one of the devices produced by MD1 better known as Winston Churchill's Toyshop. It was originally designated Mine 'M' HE after the inventor Stuart Macrae. The mines, being made of cardboard, are uncommon to say the least but your packing cylinder is likely an even rarer survivor.

 

[Bullet Mick]

I picked it up at the local flee market in Doncaster paid about 6 for it didnt know what mines they were but liked it and bought it to add to the collection. Cheers Mick.

 

[Richard709]

Hi Mick, Have finally found my tubes for the practice Mines.

The end caps are a bit tats but the tube ends are still quite clear.

 

[hangarman]

Nice tubes Richard

 

[Bullet Mick]

Thanks for showing Richard great tubes its a shame a dont have a cap for mine but will keep looking. Cheers Mick.

 

[lelapinquifume]

hello
some pick of my exemple i have and the tube for 4 mine
regards
daniel from france

 

[hangarman]

Its a long shot but does anyone have a spare cap for a transport tube for the No 5 AP mine ? Also does anyone have any info on the box that these tubes fitted into ?
Cheers
Gary