M416 hct?

[OldWarHorse]

Is this an issued lid for the M416?
the seller says it is, but I don't see it in the manual, or find any references to it.

he calls it a HCT, high capacity top?

I do like it!


Thanks for any insight.

 

[Evil Dr. Porkchop]

Never seen it in any book, but I've seen at least 5 of those on m416s so I'd guess that it is legit. It's also possible that it was made and sold by a surplus dealer, but I'd guess it's military.

 

[rustystud]

Looks really cool either way !

 

[Csm Davis]

Could be a modification made by a unit I know Camp Shelby made some tops for 105's.

 

[kubotaman]

I have seen those before, like previously said, It could be unit modification or a dealer modification.

 

[OldWarHorse]

I was planning to go with a expedition type cargo rack, but I really like this. I do like to keep my stuff dry and secure.
May have to take a detour on my plans!

thanks,

 

[quickfarms]

I have seen quite a few of them over the years. They were military but I do not know if the were unit constructed or purchased.

There is also a unit constructed one that looks like a pup tent.

What is it made out of?

 

[FrankUSMC]

These trailers popped up a lot for sell in the 1990s. What I was told back then, they were military trailers converted by the Tennessee valley authority. I think Sam Warner bought a lot of them and sold them though his surplus company.
One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[OldWarHorse]

The owner says it is made of aluminium, I haven't gone to see it yet so I can't confirm that. But it makes sense, I think that much steel would be pretty heavy unless it is very thin.

 

[quarkz]

Nice!

Is it hinged at the tongue end, with pneumatic cylinders to hold it open? Or put the hinge on the side. So much easier to use if it is going to be a camp trailer.