Rifle Mount M38A1

[Bob_C]

Hi All,

I have a M1 Carbine that I have been interested in using as a display item for my M38A1. I know there isn't any formal rifle holder for the A1, but was curious if the military did any sort of field modifications and made there own, or stuck a holder from a different jeep on there (Say M151s if used in Vietnam, or M38s in Korea). Or did the military just throw their rifles in the back with no holder?

Thanks!
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Bob Collins
1954 M38A1 MD79056

[wesk]

They used the military standard floor mount which was braced to the dash at the top.


This is a M37 but the M38A1 used the top bracket fastened directly to the dash and the bottom butt rest directly to the floor.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[jeeper]

Wes, picture is a M37 correct? Dick Tait

[wesk]

Yes Dick. I used it to illustrate the rifle support which actually clamped to the rifle and not the tall adapter bracket that connects the clamp assembly to the dash. I have a photo somewhere of this rifle stowage bracket installed in an m38A1 but I can't find it where the clamp assembly bolts directly to the dash and the but socket bolts directly to the floor.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[jeeper]

Wes, I only mentioned it was an M37 because you called it a M151 in your discussion. Dick

[wesk]

You are correct, here's the correct photo and I corrected the narrative above.



M151 rifle stowage left side of dash.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[Avalon01]

[wesk]

Standard late M series rifle upright storage bracket set.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[OKCM38CDN]

There is one on eBay right now search for this item number...

200001967301

Hope this helps...

[Bob_C]

Wes --

For the A1, does the bracket go on the passanger side, or drivers side? Im assuming passanger side, but the reason I ask is because the 151 looks like its on the drivers, while the M37 is on the passangers.

Thanks!
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Bob Collins
1954 M38A1 MD79056

[wesk]

It goes where it will fit. The left side is out due to the glove box. Center is out due to gages and tranny hump and data plates. All that's left is the far right side.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

[Bob_C]

Good point Wes, Thanks
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Bob Collins
1954 M38A1 MD79056

[pockers]

Ive acquired a NOS vertical rifle mount and wanna put it on the passenger side of my A1
Ive got the drawings to go with it. But wondered if any one has any pics of them fitted ?
( i think there were some onhere but i cant find them and the pics on this one wont load ?

Many thanks

[Balvar24]

http://www.ewillys.com/

Guys. Look at the M38a1 on the Febuary 3rd Danish Jeep post.

I believe I spy a WW2 style rifle rack in an M38a1. Thought it was neat. Carry on.

Edit:

Here's a better link:
http://www.armyvehicles.dk/willysm38a1.htm