Another 6 pdr

tankbarrell · #1 02-03-14, 21:51

I was very fortunate recently to add these to my collection. The 6 pdr only needs a few parts to complete, a shoulder rest, spare parts box and the cocking sleeve from the striker case.

The Bofors needs restoring but is fairly complete, just needing sights and tyres (don't they all). I do have three Firestone ground grip so am hoping to find a forth to match.

I would be very grateful to leads for any parts.

Adrian

rob love · #2 03-03-14, 02:32

Good score on the 6 pdr. That is one gun that is on my "want" list for sure.

I have most or all of a stukey sight for the Canadian Bofors as a spare. Shame you are so far away and it is so heavy.

tankbarrell · #3 03-03-14, 09:29

Rob,

I would be very interested in the Stiffkey sight, I can get it put into a container in the US if that helps.

PM sent.

Adrian

rob love · #4 03-03-14, 13:07

I'm not even sure I could bring that into the US without going through a lot of hoops and raising up some red flags.

tankbarrell · #5 03-03-14, 14:10

If there were a container coming from Canada, could we do something?

Marc van Aalderen · #6 03-03-14, 19:18

Hi Adrian,

Congratulations on acquiring a 6pr! Looks pretty nice too.

Please post some close-up photos.

Cheers,

rob love · #7 03-03-14, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by tankbarrell

If there were a container coming from Canada, could we do something?

Possibly. But unless the container is coming from Manitoba, you are going to be paying shipping twice over. If the container was coming from somewhere like Southern Ontario, you are talking about approx 2500 kms. The sight assy isn't going anywhere, so if some shipping does come up, with a bit of advance notice we might be able to work something out.

I'll post some photos in a week or so once it warms up a bit. Right now it is -25°C out in the shed, and it is stowed behind the HUP if I recall correctly.

I am looking for a M2 105mm howitzer breech ring if you want to work out some level of a trade. A cut one is fine, as long as I have something to work with.

Rob