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Old 04-06-09, 11:35
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Hi Colin, By the look of all that polishing is seems your intention is a "salute" gun? Good to see another 25 being rebuilt.

We have several welded trail versions over here in W.A. (they handle the gravel roads better) one restored by the RAAHS is in King's Park at the Tobrouk Memorial, another at 7 Fd Bty. Both these types have the muzzel brake/counterweight configs of the 1960's (stamped on the underside of the business end.)

Hope you retain the foot firing gear, unique to Australian Models. Many experts believe the foot firing system was introduced to aid in maintaining a positve sight on moving targets but it fact it was developed so you could fire while holding your beer.

Tyres, Bob has right answer. I use 1mm cutting disks in the angle grinder, job takes half an hour and 6 disks a tyre.
On finding suitable tyres, no one makes 8.25 16 in a military tread anymore.
MRF 900x16's will fall onto the rim, any other brand needs a massive press or a sharp knife.
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Old 06-06-09, 16:17
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Hi Colin, By the look of all that polishing is seems your intention is a "salute" gun? Good to see another 25 being rebuilt.

We have several welded trail versions over here in W.A. (they handle the gravel roads better) one restored by the RAAHS is in King's Park at the Tobrouk Memorial, another at 7 Fd Bty. Both these types have the muzzel brake/counterweight configs of the 1960's (stamped on the underside of the business end.)

Hope you retain the foot firing gear, unique to Australian Models. Many experts believe the foot firing system was introduced to aid in maintaining a positve sight on moving targets but it fact it was developed so you could fire while holding your beer.

Tyres, Bob has right answer. I use 1mm cutting disks in the angle grinder, job takes half an hour and 6 disks a tyre.
On finding suitable tyres, no one makes 8.25 16 in a military tread anymore.
MRF 900x16's will fall onto the rim, any other brand needs a massive press or a sharp knife.
Wayne.
I Wayne we have also a 7th Bty in Montréal, Canada, can you get for me they Email address?
I would appreciate very much.
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Old 07-06-09, 00:11
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Hello and thanks for your comments. Bob was that photo taken.
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Old 07-06-09, 00:20
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Oh I meant to say Bob, there was little to no rust on this 25 as I purchased it from a farmer near the vic border and it had been kept under cover. It had been on their farm for 45 years. This was a great find.
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Old 07-06-09, 05:29
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The photo is of 3 at North Fort recently traded, lots of rust and bits missing typical park MONUMENTS. keep up the excellent work.
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Old 10-06-09, 09:47
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Hi All, here's the latest pics.
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Old 10-06-09, 13:06
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Just bootiful, very well done. it keeps the rest of us on our toes, to maintain the high standard youv,e set. thanks.
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