Gauge, inspectors, headspace, 7.62 mm rifle

[tankhunter]

NZ, the pics of some of those tools brought back memories! Of going through basic trade training, & were generally made by Individual Training Armourers.

They were usually hand made, when undergoing 'Basic Bench Fitting' in the Trade Schools. They were checked rigorously when you 'Thought' you had finished them. By Eagle eyed Instructors. Who generally, though not always. Were retired Ex Armourers themselves. Selected, because of the high standard of technical Instruction & Training we Underwent!

The reason that these tools were made as Trade Test Pieces, was. The very sensible notion, that what you made, when going through the 'General Engineering wing'. In but One Phase of your Tech training. You could then use at your unit, when working on Small Arms & MGs there. It made your life a lot simpler, with 'The Right tool, for the right job!
Particularly the 'C' Spanner for undoing Gas cylinders on SLRS. & the ESSENTIAL Flash Hider removal/ Installation Tool!

They obviously varied in Quality & finish. As ALL were Hand Made. Some Better than others!....Isnt that Right Peter?...LOL.