| Place | Asia: Vietnam, South Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL36398 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm accessory |
| Physical description | Steel |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Head space and timing gauge for Browning .50 machine gun : 36687 Captain J Scales, AATTV
Description
Head space and timing gauge for Browning .50 calibre machine gun. Comprised of a head space tool and a timing guage joined by a 165mm length of light chain. The head space is a single piece of metal, bevilled at each end. On one narrow edge is impessed, 'NO. GO .206 535 211 GO .206' and engraved 'E69-3002'. On the other narrow edge is impressed, 'HEAD SPACE GAGE .50 B.M.G.'. The timing gauge is made up of two swivelling pieces of metal. On the larger piece is impressed, '.50 B.M.G. TIMING GAUGE 5351213 NO FIRE 116'. On the smaller piece is impressed, '.50 & .30 B.M.G. TIMING GAUGE 5351214 FIRE 020'
History / Summary
Associated with the service of 36687 Captain John Scales. Captain John Scales saw service in South Vietnam with the Australian Army. He did two tours; 1965-1966 and 1970-1971, the first with the Australian Army Training Team, Vietnam (AATTV) and the second with 1 Armoured Regiment and 3 Cavalry Regiment.