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Seeking Flat Blank / Pressing Layout for Charger .303 inch Mark V (related to IDW 4539)

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Hello all,
I’m researching the Charger .303 inch, Mark V and have a copy of drawing IDW 4539, which shows the fully formed charger.


I am now trying to locate the flat sheet-metal blank (the pre-formed strip layout / pressing pattern) used before the charger was shaped. This may exist as a separate drawing — often listed as a “blank,” “pressing,” “development,” “strip layout,” or “tooling” drawing, and may have a number close to 4539 (e.g., 4539A, 4540, etc.).


If anyone has:


  • the flat blank drawing,
  • a press-tool drawing,
  • a strip-feed layout, or
  • any tool-room reference numbers relating to the Mark V charger,

I would be extremely grateful.


Thank you,
Ian
 
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