25pdr

colin jones · #1 04-06-09, 08:44

Hi Bob, I did some of that too but the rubber is so thick it was turning it into treacle.
But a few more shots as it is tonight
Colin.

colin jones · #2 04-06-09, 08:46

And a few more!

Wayne Henderson · #3 04-06-09, 11:35

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.

CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé · #4 06-06-09, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Henderson

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.
CWO (ret'd) G. Aubé

colin jones · #5 07-06-09, 00:11

Hello and thanks for your comments. Bob was that photo taken.
Colin.

colin jones · #6 07-06-09, 00:20

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.
Colin.

Bob McNeill · #7 07-06-09, 05:29

The photo is of 3 at North Fort recently traded, lots of rust and bits missing typical park MONUMENTS. keep up the excellent work.

Bob McNeill · #8 04-06-09, 11:37

Gee it looks in good nick, it,s good to have such a great start, looks pretty complete.

colin jones · #9 04-06-09, 12:18

Hi Bob/Wayne, it is in pretty good nick and completish. There was the usual gas cuts which I have welded up. The breech block had some severe cuts and so did the breech as well but it will be fine. This is a nice quick project to do.
Colin.

colin jones · #10 04-06-09, 12:22

A few more early on pics.

colin jones · #11 06-06-09, 09:33

Howdy, a bit more progress today.

colin jones · #12 06-06-09, 09:35

Different angles.