Number & text on a found part...

[Paul Patist]

On a recently found part (1m.) on which steering cables are visible there is the number 51847 and text on a bolt is W SPEC A
Is this British or American made ?

Thanks in advance,

Paul

[Digger]

Hi Paul

W Spec A is I believe, a Whitworth fine thread and I would say this was common in British productions.


I hope that is of some help, perhaps post a picture, someone may recognise the part??

cheers

Digger

[Paul Patist]

Digger,

Thanks ! Do you know what types used these ? I know Dambuster A for Apple crashed in our surf on her returnflight....As soon as possible I'll work on a picture.


Regards,

Paul

[Paul Patist]

[Paul Patist]

Hope the picture helps a bit...for a picture of the whole part please drop me an email...


Paul

[Digger]

Hi Paul

are you sure its 51847 and not 51841??

if its the later it could be a date, being 18 May 1941???

just a thought

Digger

[Paul Patist]

Hi Digger,

You are right it should read 51841 ! Other numbers found this afternoon are 52458 4, 51659 (on a small rubber block), (R27), (110) and AIR (stylized letters) Associates on a few bolts !
What is it, what is it ? (Bristol maybe?)


Regards,

Paul