ferretfixer Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 For those of you who MAY, be interested? For those who do not know me, I am an Ex Service Armourer Sergeant. With MANY Years expierience of my trade. I have been through a Military training Program to the highest standards attainable. I was at one time Stationed at the Prodigous School of Infantry, & worked on, & looked after the British Armys Small Arms Collection held there. I have been involved in the original Trials at ITDU there with the Original SA8o. When I Left the Service after quite a few years. I also served in the Metropolitain Police after leaving the Army. I then worked for a Small Arms Manufacturing Company for 12 years, Producing .50" Calibre Browning MG's, 81mm L16 Mortars, & also L7 GPMG's, Mountings, Tripods Etc. I have been closely involved in Testing & Design & Development Work also. Have also been involved in Filmwork as an aside. I will be attending W&P with a Living History, REAL Armourers Display. This will consist of my RL & MOBAT A/T Gun, an Armourers Field Worshop chest & combined workbench. All Tools, Gauges & associated Items with my Trade. This will be a working display with actual Small Arms repairs & Adjustments being effected on site. I am offering a Repair Service for those who may be interested. And also any problems on site with blank firers, Live (Legal!) Deactivated Etc. Associated Mountings & Appurtences also catered for! Come & see me if you want to talk Guns, Bayonets, Have a Problem, Need a repair or Diagnostic Inspection. I will have a limted supply of spares (Legal Only!) on site with me. Or if you just want to talk Green Things Etc, My Charge is: Bring a Lager with you! (Only joking, But it WOULD be nice! ) Plot NO:97. I look forward to seeing as many of you Forum Members, as would wish to come & visit me! :thumbsup: Best Regards: Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Oh wow, wha a wonderful opportunity for people in the UK, pity I cant bring things that go pop on an airplane! R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ives Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 mike i will bring my 9mm browning blank firer to you as the service pin has got stuck so will see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 mike i will bring my 9mm browning blank firer to you as the service pin has got stuck so will see you there Mike - don't let him mention Cooks trailers. And make sure he has had a shave - or don't serve him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 mike i will bring my 9mm browning blank firer to you as the service pin has got stuck so will see you there David, You will be most wellcome. Pistols are a speciality of mine. :-) I will be pleased to meet you & shake your hand (Along with anyone else who wishes to avail themselves of my company!) Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 (edited) Mike - don't let him mention Cooks trailers. And make sure he has had a shave - or don't serve him. Oh Christ Mark! Has anyone told him Armourers are responsible for Portable Burners as well! :wow: (As well as: Bicycles, Swords,Lances,Bayonets,Vehicle gun mountings, Smoke dischargers, Fitting Radios in CO's Wives cars, Making mechanisems for dolls to jump out of cakes for Brigadiers Birthday parties, Etc, Etc, & ANYTHING the CO of a Regiment thinks the Battalion Armourer SGT Can do with his mystical powers of wonderment!! :nut: AND, If he hasnt' had a shave, he will be tapping the boards on CO's orders on Monday! Mike Edited July 5, 2010 by ferretfixer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Oh wow, wha a wonderful opportunity for people in the UK, pity I cant bring things that go pop on an airplane! R Robin, If you can get over, then come & say Hi. (As long as YOU dont go pop on the plane!) :-D Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Mike, I would love for you to have a look at my No5 Jungle carbine, thik it needs some help. Any rumour that i have a beer belly and might go pop on an airplane are spurious. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Mike, I would love for you to have a look at my No5 Jungle carbine, thik it needs some help. Any rumour that i have a beer belly and might go pop on an airplane are spurious. R So it's a definite then? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 4, 2010 Author Share Posted July 4, 2010 Mike, I would love for you to have a look at my No5 Jungle carbine, thik it needs some help. Any rumour that i have a beer belly and might go pop on an airplane are spurious. R Robin, Enfield Rifles are no problem! Bring yourself & your Belly over Sir! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 5, 2010 Author Share Posted July 5, 2010 Well, To date. I have had a large number of Emails from potential visitors to the proposed display. This is heartwarming, because as well as Attempting to CORRECTLY Educate People. I am pleasantly suprised at the amount of Friendly approaches towards this field of Interest. Advice costs nothing, & if I am able to help someone & prevent possible inadvertant breeches of any Rules & Regulations. Then that is a bonus! We are ALL ambassidors of our respective chosen Collecting spheres of interest. And if we are able to present ourselves in a Positive, Safe & responsible light to onlookers & the public in General. Then we do so on whatever hobby path we tread, a good deed! If this is done correctly, then our Hobbies will be the richer for it! Not forgetting most important of all, To have FUN! I have a HUGE sense of Humour (Almost beyond belife sometimes!) Diplomacy is one thing, But, I dont Tolerate Fools Gladly! See you there! Mike. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Mike, packed your items & that special item for your display :cool2:.. See you at W&P Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdog Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Pm sent regarding .30 cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Mike, packed your items & that special item for your display :cool2:.. See you at W&P Lee Many Thanks Lee, I will be there on the 12th to mark my pitch out prior to attending. I hope to catch up with you then, If your about. I will ring you on your Moby Mate. :thumbsup: Thank you for your kind assitance. :iloveyou: Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Pm sent regarding .30 cal Pm recieved & relied to. Folks, ANY enquires with Regards to Future Trade or Vehicle related topics to be answered ON SITE at the show. Are more than wellcome. I have had a lot of People asking about repairs on Deacts & Blank firers to be repaired at W&P. I am more than pleased to do these as I am like a sponge. I cant get enough Smallarms Work! (Sad Git!) For me, it's like putting on a comfortable shirt, back in the saddle so to speak! I guess we all like to turn the clock back to those days when we were were Happyiest! :nut: Keep those enquiries comming, Then I know what spares scaling I need to bring! :saluting: Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Advice costs nothing, & if I am able to help someone & prevent possible inadvertant breeches of any Rules & Regulations. Then that is a bonus! We are ALL ambassidors of our respective chosen Collecting spheres of interest. And if we are able to present ourselves in a Positive, Safe & responsible light to onlookers & the public in General. Then we do so on whatever hobby path we tread, a good deed! If this is done correctly, then our Hobbies will be the richer for it! I think it is important that our hobby moves in this direction and one I would like to see more of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 I think it is important that our hobby moves in this direction and one I would like to see more of. Then come & see me Jack! (Dont forget your Lager Payment!):nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Phew, What a scorcher today! I have made myself usefull & manufactured a wooden rifle rack for the display at W&P. Also made up some signs & painted attractive olive green & all stenciled up. The hot weather dried the paint quickly & made life easier in being able to get on with things a lot faster without having to wait for the paint to go hard! Only thing now is, Im sweating like mad doing all the Donkey work. Filling Armourers chests with Tools & Heavy paraphanalia that We Armourers have to use to work 'The Magic'! Comming along nicely & I am hopefull that this will be a VERY interesting & Educational Exhibit! It has generated a LOT of interest & positive feedback so far! It's a lot of work for one person, but as Im the only one here, that's it! :nut: Must grab a cool beer now........:cool2: Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Arrived at the venue today at 9.30am. It's pleasantly cool, even after all that rain! The ground is firm & definately NOT soggy or like a bog! Even after the rain ,the ground was so dry it's all soaked up like blotting paper! Pegged out & roped off my display area, smartly & distinctly, (In a Smart & Soldier Like Fashion!) = Plot:97. For those of you who have contacted me to meet up for work to be done Etc. I am opposite Rick Williamsons emporium, & next to the Green Howards Display. Near the entrance corner to America's Field. I reitterate: Any Repairs, Adjustments, Inspections, enquiries, sales, and Tech or Legal Advice. Please come & see me. Even if you are simply interested in Small arms or are thinking of asking about any pitfalls or need info on the subject. You will find me a VERY Friendly & hopefully, Helpfull Artisan! See you there! :thumbsup: Mike. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Will drop by and say "Hi" one day sir! Somehow I suspect a demonstration of how to fit a KVPT single handed is not on your list of available services!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Will drop by and say "Hi" one day sir! Somehow I suspect a demonstration of how to fit a KVPT single handed is not on your list of available services!! :D Neil, I look forward to Meeting you in the Flesh, so to speak! It all depends on what you want 'Fixing' on your KVPT! :shocked: Come & have a chat, I am comming down on this Sunday afternoon. This will leave me (hopefully) two days to deploy my resources completely! :-D Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoggyDriver Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Cool. I actually gave a mate a ring about your "service". He is NUTS about weapons and is a massive collector. He has a Firearms licence and goes shooting somewhere. He said he might bring some interesting stuff down, so when he turns up we will have to come and find you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Cool. I actually gave a mate a ring about your "service". He is NUTS about weapons and is a massive collector. He has a Firearms licence and goes shooting somewhere. He said he might bring some interesting stuff down, so when he turns up we will have to come and find you. you will be more than wellcome! I will be easy to find! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Neil, I look forward to Meeting you in the Flesh, so to speak!It all depends on what you want 'Fixing' on your KVPT! :shocked: Come & have a chat, I am comming down on this Sunday afternoon. This will leave me (hopefully) two days to deploy my resources completely! :-D Mike Cheers Mike - the OT is there already in the Americas feld marking one corner of our groups area. Stolly is down with Lee together with the Saracen and I will be moving down with caravan on Friday for the rest of the show, rest of the group arrives Sat and we set-up the tents and nets then. Look forwards to seeing you down ther!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfixer Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 Cheers Mike - the OT is there already in the Americas feld marking one corner of our groups area. Stolly is down with Lee together with the Saracen and I will be moving down with caravan on Friday for the rest of the show, rest of the group arrives Sat and we set-up the tents and nets then.Look forwards to seeing you down ther!! :-) OK Mate, see you 'Upon Deployment'!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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