Another 6 pdr

[rob love]

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

[Dusonn]

Adrian, congratulation to acquiring these very nice guns. Both look very complete. I have answered your question regarding spare parts box, in my thread. I can help.

[tankbarrell]

Thanks guys, pics to follow!

[Gunner]

Hi Rob: If things work out I may have a container going to the UK. If I can get the scratch together for the HJ project we may be able to move the Stookey stick sight to Ottawa from Shilo then onwards.

Adrian, if your making a spare parts box for your 6 pounder would you be willing to make two as I need one too!

Ubique! Mike

[tankbarrell]

Mike, I certainly will!

[Gunner]

Thanks Adrian!

Ubique! Mike

[tankbarrell]

Actually Mike, you may be able to help on this question. I've found some variation in the parts boxes and I suspect it may be down to country of origin.

Most of the ones in the UK have a small catch that was common on music cases and the like whereas some have the sprung toggle that was US in origin and was similar to the one used on Sherman etc. I suspect the latter is Canadian and the former is British.

I can provide either catch but would like to get it right.

Dusans box has the US style catch.