Lafette 53....need help

[bergflak]

I am writing on my next article about the Lafette, and it will be the definitive guide to the bolt box. Unfortunately I have no access to a Yugoslavian "Lafette 53" bolt box. I need one measurement, the overall length in cm, and it would be great with a set of pictures of the actual box. But it must be a Lafette 53, not a converted German Lafette.... all info will be credited.

[42rocker]

I believe that I have a marked yugo lafette and will be happy to check it out and do photos and take the measurements tomorrow. It's like 10:30 pm here and I had a long day. So will work on on Sunday our tomorrow.

Later 42rocker

[42rocker]

Long days at work and did not get things done till today/night whatever.
I believe that the following is a yugo lafette and measurements from the bolt box and a few other pics.

Lafette we are review data plate

Another view note rear weapon mounts, straight in the back not rounded. Also note sight mount, first one that I can recall that was painted green.

Overall view

Open bolt box, showing the double spring.

Closed bolt box

closeup of latch

Fun shoot of German lafette that was sitting next to the yugo one. Note the number and depth of the spot welds.

Ok, numbers
outside of top 7.027 in - 178.48 mm
outside of bottom 7.016 in - 178.20 mm
inside of bottom 6.868 in - 174.45 mm

LOOKING FORWARD to seeing the next part on your website. email me or pm if you need anything else.

Later 42rocker

[bergflak]

Great stuff Tim! I'm working on it...