PINTLE, ASSY CAL .30 (Browning Automatic Rifle)
⚙️ TECHNICAL DATA SHEET – CRADLE ASSEMBLY – D38579 – CAL.30 & BAR
📖 Description
Cradle Assembly D38579, designed for mounting the Cal.30 machine gun and the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle).
Manufactured to original WWII specifications, identical to the U.S. Army issue.
🔧 Application
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Weapons: Cal.30 Machine Gun, BAR
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Mounting: standard vehicle mounts and tripods
📐 Technical Data
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | D38579 |
| Material | Forged & welded steel |
| Finish | Parkerized (phosphate WWII spec) |
| Weight | ± 8 kg |
| Compatibility | U.S. Army mounts, vehicle & tripod use |
🛠️ Installation
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Mount cradle on standard pintle mount or vehicle bracket.
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Insert weapon (Cal.30 or BAR) into cradle.
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Secure with locking pins and check for free movement.
🧰 Maintenance
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Clean and oil after use.
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Check bolts and pivot points regularly.
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Store in dry conditions to prevent corrosion.
This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
|---|---|
| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |
📐 Diagrams & technical drawings
From the original Technical Manual TM 10-1513 — Maintenance Manual — only for Willys MB / Ford GPW (1942)
