Help identifying an old component (or its box :) )

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falcon124
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Help identifying an old component (or its box :) ) Sept 30, 2023 15:12:21 GMT 12

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Post by falcon124 on Sept 30, 2023 15:12:21 GMT 12

One of the guys at my day job has the box shown below under his desk. It's been in the office for some time (decades by his recollection) and we're trying to figure out what it is. I think the box used to hold a piece of gear (a gauge, as per the paperwork) but any thoughts/observations/etc you folks may have are welcome

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powerandpassion
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Help identifying an old component (or its box :) ) Feb 4, 2024 23:36:31 GMT 12 via mobile

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Post by powerandpassion on Feb 4, 2024 23:36:31 GMT 12

Re the tech drawing, Bristol type 152 is Beaufort, so a gauge for mounting bracket. The recovery tag references T45 tube, 8 inches long, 20 gauge, outside diameter obscured by the hand. The item in the box is unrelated to the drawing, having a different TF number inscribed on it. So a gauge set for fitting guns to a Bristol turret on a British Beaufort? Maybe an adapter for fitment of US Brownings?