A new gun mount (circled in red) for the coax MG42 was constructed and installed. Volunteer Eric Butterfield was responsible for the reconstruction of the coax mount
From this angle it can be seen how it is attached and fits into the space beside the main gun mount. The two red oxide "plugs" with attached chain are new elevation and traverse travel locks for the gun. These travel locks were constructed by volunteer Steve Hoffmann.

Looking from over the gun shield, it can be seen how the MG42 and its holding tray attaches to the new coax mount.
These two photos show how the MG42 can be elevated separately from the main gun to engage overhead targets.

Volunteer supervisor Syd Stansbury is obviously delighted at the new addition to the 251's restoration.
Eric Butterfield, using references from the museum library, is taking measurments and notes for the construction of a new piece for the coax MG42.

Days later, a new piece that holds the coax securely in a level, horizontal plane is fashioned and installed. By turning the flat lever, the gun tray is disengaged which allows the coax
to elevate independently of the main gun. The piece was designed by Eric and constructed by Steve Hoffmann.
A final touch is the installation of a gun sight.