Ammo channel

[Andysarmoury]

Hi, I was given this today and thought I would show you all it’s a 50 cal Ammo channel (not sure if that’s the right word) from a B17 its just over 6feet long, the old guy that give it to me had it in his shed since the war,

Andy

[smle2009]

Nice Find Andy,just goes to show what's still around in sheds and lofts!

Cheers
Tony

[Slick]

Yes. Very nice. A feed chute like that would bring $200+ over here. AND it looks to be in excellent condition. Another bonus.

Rick

[butterfly]

Very nice find indeed Andy, thanks for sharing.
Your post inspired me to take a couple of snaps of an item I have had in the collection for a number of years now, part of a .50 cal MG mount - it is in relic condition. When I purchased this, I was told it had come from a crashed B17, though I think these were used on other American aircraft too.

kind regards Kev


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[Andysarmoury]

Thanks Tony, its surprising whats still out there, and rick thanks you for the correct name i didn't think it would be worth that much i will have to get the old boy a drink, and Kev thanks for showing that like i said its surprising whats out there still, do you know whats best to clean it i think it been i water for a while and looks like scale build up in places and i will have to think of a way to display it and then i will have to get a belt of ammo for it now, its never ending but great fun.
Andy

[smle2009]

Hi Andy,
I can help you out with some 50 cal links but they are modern M9's

Cheers
Tony

[Andysarmoury]

Hi Tony, thanks that would be helpful as you wouldn't see them inside the feed chute.
Cheers
Andy

[smle2009]

Ok mate,
I'll pop them in your parcel tomorrow,got 33 here at the moment do you know how many you need to fill the chute?(was going to say 'to fill your chute' but didn't sound to PC!)

Cheers
Tony

[Andysarmoury]

Thanks Tony, i see what you mean lol, i think i would be looking a 100+ to fill it but the rounds are going to be the hardest to get i think.
Cheers
Andy

[smle2009]

I have three fired cases(modern also) you are welcome to,it's a start! can you get projectiles for them?

Cheers
Tony