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40mm Bofors Mk IV Anti Aircraft (AA) gun. Location is Brisbane Australia (East Coast). Data plate is present and marked:

MTG 40mm AA MK IV
RH & Co 1942
Reg No 64688

Elevates and traverses with ease, all movable parts (foot triggers, cocking levers, feed cover, barrel clamp, support legs, etc etc) are all unwelded and in working order. However Gun is deactivated in accordance with section 73.(1) (2) & (5) of the Queensland Weapons Regulations 1996 and the completed Deactivation certificate Form 31 number 1506 will be transferred with ownership.

This Bofors was obtained direct from Australian Defence Force (ADF) stock at Enogerra Army barracks in approx 1997. It is in excellent condition overall , missing only the sight bar which could be readily made, no rust, imperfections, and is a ready to display item. Scarce to find in unaltered condition. This is not a former Returned Services League (RSL) example. As previously stated it was obtained direct from the ADF. Curently stored under cover.

Reason for sale is genuine.

Sales within Australia can only be to appropriately licenced persons. Please ensure you hold your relevant state weapons licences with endorsments. Please note that any sales outside Australia may require Customs and Ministerial approval prior to export.

Price is $18,500:00AUD

Will consider a separate price for the gun without accessories or parts. I can assist with loading, but all transport costs to be met by acquirer.







Sights & Optics

One (1) WW2 ring
One (1) Post war ring sight
One (1) WW2 Range finder & fibre board carry case





Display Ammunition

Alloy 4 round clips dated:

1941 x 2
1942 x 1
WW2 USN x 1
1953 x 2

One (1) display clip with 4 rounds,
(post war cases & wood turned projectiles)

One (1) Fibre transit tube for single round 1944

Twelve (12) projectiles wood turned for film work



Rims & Tyres

Five (5) sand blasted & primed 900 x 13 rims, dated:

1941 x 2 Kelsey (Canadian)
1942 x 2 Kelsey (Canadian)
One unmarked but WW2

One pair 900 x 13 Rims with useable Olympic sand grip tyres





Misc

One (1) D^D shovel

One (1) D^D Hessian cammo net 11 ft x 10 ft

One (1) GMH Ammo Box 1942 marked

One (1) GMH ammo box 1943 marked

One (1) Post war ammo box 1962 marked

One pair Regt plates





Please PM or email w-front@bigpond.net.au for further details or information.