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Old 18-02-15, 21:35
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Default WW2 Bell tent or "Tent, Circular"

Looking for a WW2 Canadian (or British-made) circular tent a.k.a Bell tent.

I was suitably impressed last June when I was given the privilege to sleep in one, so now I want want one myself.

Preferably close to Holland, but I will be looking at any offer I get.

Thanks in advance!
Hanno

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Old 19-02-15, 00:38
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Default Open to offers?

Find me a muzzle brake for my 17 pounder and you've got your tent. I'll even throw in the right Broad C arrow tent bag. Keep up the good work Hanno, I hope you received my donation. Cheers Rob
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Old 03-03-15, 22:55
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Find me a muzzle brake for my 17 pounder and you've got your tent. I'll even throw in the right Broad C arrow tent bag. Keep up the good work Hanno, I hope you received my donation. Cheers Rob
Hello Rob,

Even if I could find a muzzle brake, it would be hard to ship to you - would customs believe it is a "lamp fitting, heavy duty"?!?

Open to offers?

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Hanno

PS: yes we got your donation, thanks!
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Old 03-03-15, 23:01
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I've seen one of these up close and was very impressed with its quality.
http://tentsmiths.com/period-tents-w...-conicals.html
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Old 04-03-15, 05:37
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Default Hanno, stick some of those beautiful Dutch...

tulips into it, and call it vase! Those tent repos look like very good quality, thanks for that link.
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Old 04-03-15, 10:34
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I've seen one of these up close and was very impressed with its quality.
http://tentsmiths.com/period-tents-w...-conicals.html
Thanks for the link Harry, I would prefer a wartime dated one though.

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Old 24-03-15, 00:41
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Bump back to top.

While Rob is hanging on to his tent, I am still looking for one.

Thanks,
Hanno
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Old 24-03-15, 10:36
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Hanno.

Peter kniest has a MINT one advertised on his website at the moment !

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