25-pdr in Korea

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

Originally Posted by David_Hayward

I do hope that there were no US forces there in the way.

There is a lovely 25-pdr at the Tower of London that I photographed..a beautiful piece. The caption said that the last use by the Britrish was in 1972 in Oman by the SAS. The gun was used as a saluting gun until 2001.

Yes it is beautifull!!!
Does someone has the description of the dragropes that are fitted on the howitzer?

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Hi-res supplied direct!

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

David Hayward, could you be me explicit?

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

I sent Herb a high-resolution copy direct. With compliments!

Best wishes,

[Gunner]

Gilles:

I have one sample and am costing out what it would be to have them made by a chap that does alot of maritime ropework.

They are available in the UK at about 30-40 quid (60 to 80 bucks) which isn't bad until you figure in shipping as they each weigh in at about 25 pounds!

I need one more for the 25 pounder, two for the 17 pounder and two for the 6 pounder (they were, as best I can deternine, the same for all guns.) I'll probably get two for the 40 mm Bofors as well, although I can't remember if they are on the tool kit list.

The hardest part will be the hooks as they are a special item, long and slim with a slot for the leather keeper.

I'll let you know what I learn on the cost side of things.

Mike

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

OK GUNNER let me know of anny finding.
In the mean time we will use regular hooks, but I still need the rope lenght.

If you want I could post a picture of a dragrope assembly that I have received from the Artillery Museum in Shilo Manitoba.

[Rob Fast]

Any originals available for my 17 Pounder? Cheers Rob in Manitoba