25 Pounder info needed.

[Private_collector]

Thanks guys, but I'm thinking of a scenario where the gun is moved by shipping/haulage company.

[Private_collector]

I've been told these are jacks for levelling artillery guns.
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Is that true?

[Tim Lovelock]

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Thanks guys, but I'm thinking of a scenario where the gun is moved by shipping/haulage company.

Excuse the pun, but have you got your sights set on a gun?
The reason I ask is there is a house local to me that has what I think is
Part of a 25pdr as a letter box/garden art..
I'd post you a pic, but my new phone doesn't seem to load up on the forum now.
Any way, I could door knock them to see if they would be willing to sell, might be
A long shot (another pun), but who knows.
Txt me your Ph No. and I can suss things out for you.
Cheers Tim

[Private_collector]

Thanks Tim. I'm sending you a PM in next few minutes.
I'm keen to hear what part of a 25pr someone would use for a post box.
In thinking back to the days when we still had Guy Fawkes night, I can recall some kids (not me, naturally) would put crackers into mailboxes, thus 'blowing them up'. This may be one of very few scenarios where the letterbox could achieve suitable revenge!

Anyhow, PM incoming soon.

[Private_collector]

Tony V, and Rob,

I would be hesitant to tow something as heavy (and unsprung) as a 25pr any real distance beyond my place and town, a trip of 40km, which is about the extent I would dare drag one. Even that distance would be 80km/h and half the time I'd be on sealed backroads, to minimise irritation to drivers intent on breaking Sir Donald Campbells speed record. Bastards!

[Phillip]

I read this with some interest and a little trepidation - 80km/h? Max 'cruising speed' according to the manual is 25mph (40kph).

They bounce alot at 40km/h - I would not fancy any axle/ bearing issues with an unbraked - 1 1/2 tonnes at twice this recommended speed.

You are right for long trips - put it on something more modern (truck or trailer) but when towing short distances, be aware of the 25pdrs limitations. Also stop and check your bearings regularly on every trip.

[jack neville]

Good tyres and bearings and good roads and I have had no problems travelling at 80kph behind the Marmy. With the limber included it obviously slows you down of course. My Wiles Junior Cooker has leaf springs and the sign on the back of it says 25 mph too.

[Private_collector]

Well it's all academic at this stage, anyway. I do appreciate the contributions, and it will help to reinforce need to slow down when towing my gun. That's assuming we haven't changed to flying vehicles by that time. At least I can vouch for the bearings on my present axle.

And Tim, if you're out there, you REALLY need to look at an email I sent you. Interested in what reply you may have.