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Lav III Gun Mantlet
Brad-M
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British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 06:28 AM UTC
Guys,

I have been working on my Canadian Lav III off and on for awhile and I am building the gun at the moment. I was wondering about the gun mantlet, and how it installs? It seems a rather sloppy fit with the kit. Is it supposed to be? Also, there doesn't seem to be anything to cover the top portion of the gun and seem kind of open, as does the bottom. Any help would be appreciated.

Brad
jasmils
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Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 08:46 AM UTC
Brad, I have a ASLAV mantlet boot that will fit. PM for details mate.

Cheers Jason
bison126
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Correze, France
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 11:48 AM UTC
On the actual thing, you get a canvas cover which hides the gap.
You can model this with some putty but your gun will be definitely fixed.
junglejim
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Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 02:17 PM UTC


Trying to find one of the bottom; it's the same on Coyotes too.

Jim
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 06:12 PM UTC
Just get some Miliputtty and shape it away!

Best of luck on the LAV.



Cheers,
Tom
Brad-M
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Posted: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 - 07:06 PM UTC
Super, thanks for the replies guys! Makes sense now. That photo helps a lot too.

Cheers
Brad
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