INDIA FILLER, MAGAZINE, 1A

This image, from a drawing of the Indian made Filler, Magazine, 1A is basically a copy of the British Magazine Charging Adaptor and dates from 1976, although the drawing was sealed in 1967 and the earliest Chargers I've seen so far date from 1964. This leads to the question, were India using imported Fillers before they started manafacturing their own?

Anyone have an Indian marked " 1005-001738 " example?

Markings:   ✝ 1005-001738 along with the  Ø  makers mark and year in 2 digits e.g.    1005-001738                 P.C.I. 67

Finish: Stoving black over a phosphated finish.

 

INDIA 1A1 RIFLE and 1A1 MACHINE GUN (Bren) MAGAZINE CHARGING ADAPTOR

Manufactured along the same pattern as the standard FAL MCA, this version has a larger slot at the front so it can accept the 'inch' pattern locking lug that is standard on the 1A and 3A1 magazines. Don't confuse this with FAL MCA's that have been modified for use with 'inch' magazines as this has a rougher finish and the corners of the flanges haven't been rounded like the standard FAL model.

Markings: None.

Finish: Black paint over a phosphated finish.