Jack Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Guys this is on Milweb but I can't find it on the site that it is linked to: 105mm Howitzer The canon is demilled and WWII dated The price is 4800 euro ex shipping. 0031-655813415 P Kniest Website http://www.milweb.net/index2.html http://www.westland.nl/ Anyone know of this? Cheers Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jack just type 105 in the search & it's the second one on the page :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share Posted March 14, 2007 Jack just type 105 in the search & it's the second one on the page :-D Doh - didn't see the 'tick' the box Lee :oops: Thanks mate. :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 They are in a very sorry state.... The Screaming Ducks contemplated buying one but eventually didn't because it's a lot of money for very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 They are in a very sorry state.... The Screaming Ducks contemplated buying one but eventually didn't because it's a lot of money for very little. Mate - can you tell me more?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 One of our guys went to view the M8s that are being advertised by this chap and they were MUCH worse than expected. However I don't know whther this was due to my friend's over-optimism or the seller's over-description. Maybe a mix of the two. I believe Peter Kniest is a well-respected dealer in this hobby - perhaps the Dutch guys can comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 One of our guys went to view the M8s that are being advertised by this chap and they were MUCH worse than expected. However I don't know whther this was due to my friend's over-optimism or the seller's over-description. Maybe a mix of the two. I believe Peter Kniest is a well-respected dealer in this hobby - perhaps the Dutch guys can comment? I've bought small stuff from him and it was OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Clark Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Hey Jack if you get a 105 howitzer you will have to buy a short wheel base GMC to tow it with to be correct like ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 (edited) Well I have a short wheelbase GMC and I am after a blank firing 105mm to tow behind my truck, I have been in touch with this person and he has sent me a couple of pics of the guns, severly de-milled though :cry: :cry: R Cubed Edited October 25, 2009 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great War truck Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 What a butchers shop. A lot of work has gone into such a demilling. Which country have they come from and what sort of money are they looking for? Tim (too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Asking price is 4800 euros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Which country have they come from Judging by the paint scheme, my guess is Greece. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Wow they're really hacked that to bits :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 The M8s were ex-Greek so that would tie in with these being the same. Perhaps he got a job lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I found this OLD thread by chance and thought I could update it. I bought one of these 105mm M2's earlier this year and imported it into the U.K.I have since completely rebuilt the gun to the point that there is no visible sign of the previous damage. Apart from the usual restoration work I have had new elevation springs manufactured,the elevation plates have had new teeth machined and re-cut and all the torch damage repaired. My particular M2 is dated 1943 and after speaking to Peter Kneist at War and Peace ,he told me that there was only one or two war time guns left. Although they are a big piece of kit they can clean up very well and realy are a nice gun. For those of you who like pictures I have attached a couple of my finished restoration. Rob.........................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Interesting......... Good job of restoration. I have one of those too from the same batch. I presume all the cutting was the same ie gas axed 3/4 way through the barrel, crescent elevating gears cut, Hydro pneumatic damper cut up, elevating springs cut, breach ring cut across the top !!!!!!!!!! Would love to see more pics of yours . Here's a pic of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Wow, fantastic restores, both of them!! How many hours were put into them to restore them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) The restoration of my M2 took me 6 months (evenings and weekends) there are a few small jobs to do still but I am slowly working through them. I have just reproduced a full set of barrel rods to fit onto the guns trail which have turned out very well. I am in the process of restoring a 1943 6 pdr so I try to do bits on all of my guns when parts become available. Attached are a few before and after pics.:sweat: Rob..........................rnixartillery. Edited October 22, 2009 by rnixartillery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 (edited) Wow, fantastic restores, both of them!! How many hours were put into them to restore them? I am sorry to say that apart from getting it de-acted and stamped its only had a very quick spray job not even the right colour, but was desperate to get it to our show, only 2 new tyres, so there you go better than the original colour. The restoration of my M2 took me 6 months (evenings and weekends) there are a few small jobs to do still but I am slowly working through them.I have just reproduced a full set of barrel rods to fit onto the guns trail which have turned out very well. I am in the process of restoring a 1943 6 pdr so I try to do bits on all of my guns when parts become available. Attached are a few before and after pics.:sweat: Rob..........................rnixartillery. Nice bit of work as you will probably know I am in the same boat as you regarding the cut up bits would you be able to give me the spec of the 2 springs and what it cost, would be interested if you could also show the barrel rods ect. How are you keeping the barrel and sledge up the carriage, I see you have also refitted the hydraulic ram nut back on, how ? Does all the hydro/pneumatics work or does it just look right. Keep up the good work Rich Edited October 22, 2009 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 When I found a suitable spring manufacturer I had great difficulty finding the correct specs for the two coil springs infact I bought 6 different M2 manuals and finaly found one that had all the information I needed so even when the springs were made it was touch and go if they would work . They were spot on,worked a treat.I had two sets made (one for a colleague who also has an M2 ) and they worked out at about £400 for the inner and outer spring per set. The cleaning rods,I have reproduced from originals attached is a pic of the brass ends I have had turned,I have also turned the ash staffs and they are now complete. Rob.................................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Wow, that's a goodlooking gun! A,azing how well a rusty gun looks after all the work done on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 Amazing stuff Rob and Rich! Rob - will you be towing it with anything WWII? Rich - would you be bringing that to A&E?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) Amazing stuff Rob and Rich! Rob - will you be towing it with anything WWII? Rich - would you be bringing that to A&E?? What do you think, of course I will be bringing it, try and stop me, I have not spent all that money and shipping it half way round the world ish, to leave it at home :drive: ( wow just noticed we even get left hand drive avatars ) Truck and gun will have new paint jobs as well. Edited October 25, 2009 by R Cubed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 What do you think, of course I will be bringing it, try and stop me, I have not spent all that money to leave it at home :drive: Truck and gun will have new paint jobs as well. :bow::bow: That would be awesome as Martin from Allied Forces will be bringing his too! Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Thanks for the positive comments,the furthest my Artillery travels is from my workshop to my storage shed which is about 20 ft and its usualy on the back of a tractor infact I have a couple of restored guns that have not even been outside yet ! It just showes you how much kit is tucked away in peoples sheds that never gets seen. Rob...................................rnixartillery collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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