Rifle Mount M38A1

Bob_C · Post by **Bob_C** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:59 pm

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!

Post by **wesk** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:31 pm

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.

jeeper · Post by **jeeper** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:03 am

Wes, picture is a M37 correct? Dick Tait

Post by **wesk** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:09 pm

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.

jeeper · Post by **jeeper** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:26 pm

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

Post by **wesk** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 7:51 pm

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

M151 rifle stowage left side of dash.

Avalon01 · Post by **Avalon01** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:17 pm

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

Any idea where to find that bracket? Or what to ask for if I call Midwest Military? Ask for a M151 rifle bracket?

Av.

Post by **wesk** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 11:07 pm

Standard late M series rifle upright storage bracket set.

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 6:00 am

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

200001967301

Hope this helps...

Bob_C · Post by **Bob_C** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:06 am

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!

Post by **wesk** » Tue Jun 27, 2006 10:16 pm

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.

Bob_C · Post by **Bob_C** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:08 am

Good point Wes, Thanks

pockers · Post by **pockers** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:57 pm

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 · Post by **Balvar24** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:12 pm

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