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Old 27-03-06, 03:39
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Hi guys
I am hoping you might be able to help me identify these wheels.
They are marked with the broad arrow C and are stamped Kelsey Canada 1942.

They are 12.5 inches in diameter and 7 inches wide. They are a two piece wheel with a valve stem hole.

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Old 27-03-06, 04:20
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How about 6 pdr a/tk gun.
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Old 27-03-06, 11:13
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I agree with Peter that they are probably 6 pounder wheels, judging by the "flaps" attached to the rims.

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Old 28-03-06, 03:23
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Thanks Guys

Id have never guessed. I sure wish I had the rest of the gun to go along with them. Alex do you know what the flaps were used for?
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Old 28-03-06, 04:02
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Do you think the flaps are for an armoured cover attachment to cover over the wheel sides??? Cheers BIG MIKE
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Old 28-03-06, 06:19
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the flaps are for wrapping chains and ropes around so the gun can be manhandled into place by man power.

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