Airborne 6 pdr

[Robin Craig]

Rob,

as a post war heathen, that I am, it almost seems from this distance to be a stepping stone in the genesis towards the 105 pack howitzer aka the spaghetti gun.

Great find and good luck with it.

[tankbarrell]

Nice one Rob, I didn't realise that was privately owned.

[rnixartillery]

Negotiation has been long and hard but I believe this to be the icing on a cake I have been baking for almost 30 years and now have everything on my wish list covered.
I have spent the Morning cleaning the old grease from the breech and giving it an oiling and 'dressed it up' a bit with some original canvass and accessories I have before pushing it into the display room along side the standard 6 pdr.
I am looking for a sight adapter as some light fingered twat has stolen the one from the gun also looking for the leather arm rest if anyone can help, buy or trade.
Anyone who shares the same interest is welcome to visit and have a look around ,one thing we have plenty of is tea !

Rob...................rnixartillery.

[Tim Bell]

Rob

Would this be Carriage Mk3?

Do you have Military College of Science Publication - Notes on Field Artillery Equipment - Pamphlet No 3 - Carriages 6pdr Mk1 and Mk3?

The section on Carriage Mk3 says this is Mk1 Carriage modified for transport by air.

This lists the differences between the Carriages, has a section on disassembly and assembly, then care and maintenance, plus stores list and lubrication guide.

If you are interested, I can scan this document and send to you.

(This also records detail for Carriage Mk1 for anyone with the regular 6pdr).

Tim

[tankbarrell]

I'd have a copy of that please Tim.

[rnixartillery]

Originally Posted by Tim Bell

Rob

Would this be Carriage Mk3?

Do you have Military College of Science Publication - Notes on Field Artillery Equipment - Pamphlet No 3 - Carriages 6pdr Mk1 and Mk3?

The section on Carriage Mk3 says this is Mk1 Carriage modified for transport by air.

This lists the differences between the Carriages, has a section on disassembly and assembly, then care and maintenance, plus stores list and lubrication guide.

If you are interested, I can scan this document and send to you.

(This also records detail for Carriage Mk1 for anyone with the regular 6pdr).

Tim

Tim,

That would be most appreciated ,happy to cover any costs .
One thing Which is very evident is that even on the airborne conversion there are quite a few variations and slight differences.

I'll post a few pics of it dressed when it stops raining !

Rob.....................rnixartillery

[Tim Bell]

Originally Posted by rnixartillery

Tim,

That would be most appreciated ,happy to cover any costs .
One thing Which is very evident is that even on the airborne conversion there are quite a few variations and slight differences.

I'll post a few pics of it dressed when it stops raining !

Rob.....................rnixartillery

Rob

I've scanned and published it here...

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...d=1#post225809

Tim

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Great find, Rob!

Amazing to see the number of rare British artillery pieces you have preserved and restored

Keep up the good work

[rnixartillery]

Originally Posted by Tim Bell

Rob

I've scanned and published it here...

http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/sh...d=1#post225809

Tim

Thank you Tim !

Rob.......................rnixartillery.