stevel98 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Hi, Can anyone please answer this one? Does the M72 need to be deactivated formally? Edited July 7, 2018 by stevel98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117802/deactivation-of-firearms-2010.pdf Page 31 covers launchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel98 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Cheers, that explains it well. Edited July 7, 2018 by stevel98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 HI NOT wanting to confuse things but can some tell why l have a letter from my local fire arms officer on the question about 66mm launch tubes [ l quote l have sought the view of mr xxx xxxxxx a forensic scientist who informs me that the 66mm launch tubes were section 5 firearms having been fired he regards the launch tubes as scrap and you may retain possession of these items without the need for them to be entered on your certificate] these were not deactivated and sadly l no longer have them confusing aint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?37622-Thoroughly-examine-your-DEAC-Launcher%28s%29 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2296888/Former-TA-soldier-46-kept-working-3ft-ROCKET-LAUNCHER-destroy-tank-hidden-bed-souvenir-service.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel98 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) stevel98 said: Edited July 7, 2018 by stevel98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Quite appropriate, read the text. http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Deactivated-Rocket-Launchers/LAW-66-Law-66-gun-for-sale-gs155009.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiprat Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 just to put a bit of mud in the water....... the British Army reloaded these ........with 21mm sub caliber adapters (could be used many times) and the British Army Drill launchers had their firing pins and trigger mech. drilled to prevent re-use A deact cert could be alot cheeper than (posibly at best) been proved right in court how would a person (without a section 5 RFD) present a section 5 weapon to the proof house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enfield1940 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) You could just ring the Birmingham Proof House and ask if they'll issue a deact certificate for a fired LAW or whether they require further work? http://www.gunproof.com/ They're a private company, not a law enforcement body so it's not their job to catch people out. Edited August 1, 2013 by Enfield1940 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 One of the beautys of the system in UK is if , for instantce clearing out Grandad's loft, you come across something that is illegal, and you'd be suprised how many Enfeild revolvers turn up, to hand them in. Either through a Registered firearms dealer, who will put it down 'Handed in by person unkown', or to a Police Station, but in that case better to phone for an appointment. The idea is get unlicensed stuff of the strreets before it goes onto the black market. Catch criminals not persecute the innocent. Most sensible dealears will help you get a find de-ac'ed should you wish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRDM Driver Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 So is a length of drain pipe a manufactured replica launcher??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasshopper Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Yes it would be, which leaves me with the expensive option of having to fit (if I can find one!) a de-ac 76mm barrel in my Scorpion as opposed to sticking a length of drain pipe in the mantlet which would technically be illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel98 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) Edited Edited July 7, 2018 by stevel98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 steel pins glued on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 A lot of stuff is glued now rather than welded. Use the right epoxy and it is just as effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 in a commercial application sure but at home? araldite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 You can buy commercial quality stuff quite easily now. I've repaired a number of Land Rover inner wings with plates glued on , proper adhesive I add and prepared as manufacturers instructions, the MOT inspectors have accepted it. After all buses are glued together now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff66 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 a 8 mm steel pin glued on with any substance commerciaL OR NOT, will come loose if given a sharp tap with a hammer:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I think you are supposed to drill the item you are fitting the steel pins through before fixing and the pins are supposed to be hardened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 The specs are in the deac doc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel98 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Adrian Barrell said: Edited July 7, 2018 by stevel98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I asked.. No holes, just glued inside and decent silver steel pins will do, ..and the reducing ring at the rear which I can turn to fit inside and glue in again. I'll use Loctite 454 to permanently affix them then pour epoxy around the edges like a fillet weld. No hammer will shift that without destroying the tube first. Specs seem quite clear.. © Cross pin the main tube. Weld the hard steel pins in place. Pins to be 10mm minimum diameter. In plastic tubes, use threaded pins to help, securing in place with resin. Pass threaded pins through tight fitting tube across inside of bore. Where tube is made of alloy, continuous circular crimps, similar to tubular shotgun magazines, may be used or use hard steel pins bonded inside plastic sleeves across bore. From the above to me that reads that you pass the pins through a tight fitting metal tube which is then bonded inside the launcher.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevel98 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Edited Edited July 7, 2018 by stevel98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 All that matters is what the proof house are prepared to allow. They are guidelines after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I've had a word with the H&S lads on site. And from now on, all scaffolding/ drainpipes / and plumbers tube, will be up to deac' spec' (Just in case.). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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