Jeep Gun Rack

[Flying10uk]

Is the Gun rack which often seems to be fitted longitudinally on the inside of the windscreen on most WW2 American Jeeps intended for a specific weapon such as a M1 Carbine or Garand? Or is it a universal rack intended for what ever rifle the occupants happen to be carrying at the time they are using the Jeep? Was the Jeep intended to always carry a rifle in this rack while the vehicle was in use in a warzone or was the rack just there so that it could be used if needed? Many thanks for any information.

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[browningautorifle]

It was just one way to mount this rack and there were several available. The driver would be issued a carbine and needs a place to secure it so he can access it.

[Brian Dick]

The one in my 1952 M38 Canadian is the same as the U.S. version and will hold pretty much any service rifle from a No.4 to M1 Rifle or Carbine.