Sorry, I know this is off the BREN track but does anyone know for sure what type links are used on the BESA mg? Thanks.
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Sorry, I know this is off the BREN track but does anyone know for sure what type links are used on the BESA mg? Thanks.
Section of BESA belt or links loaded with 7,92mm
BESA belts were mostly metal clips with fabric stripping. You will find them from 100 rounds and up.
Do you have a BESA Ozark? It could be your lucky day!
better off just to use ZB linkQuote:
Originally Posted by RCS
Hey thanks for photos, just what I needed. Tom
Can I assume that you haven't got a BESA then?
That is correct, I do not have a BESA.
I've still got two Peter!
Yup, I finally joined up here after lurking for a while. Some one made me a offer I couldn't refuse for the Mk II star that had been fitted with some Mk II bits so I let that go.
I've decided just to collect what we used postwar so all the Vickers Berthier LMGs have gone as well.
ATB
Tom
Welcome aboard Tom.
By the way, for others here...Tom has amassed a HUGE pile of info on the BESA and Vickers Berthier.
He also wears a red FEZ at Beltring and is easy to spot !!!! :-)##
Also, always up for a "cuppa tea".
Hi Warren
Not made it to Beltring for a couple of years now but the Fez is still going when I ned to be spotted froma distance by the vertically challenged wife. One day she will realise I can take it off....
Heres a link to something aI did on Besa belts but my old picture hosting whatsit has died so all the pics have gone!
Weapons OnLine - Besa Accessories 12 Marks of Belt
can I face sticking them all up again?
ATB
Tom
BESA uses a non-disintegrating belt, usually lightweight cloth with aluminum pockets attached. Probably intended for one-time use only. Most encountered today are rotted and tear easily.
Metallic ZB37 belts also can be used.
M
If anyone is in need of ZB belts drop me a PM.....
Nice to see you here Mike and hope all is well. There are still a few of the "old bunch" around, and nice to see them active on some of the groups.
PS: Mike has probably forgotten more on classic MG's than most people have learned in a lifetime....