rnixartillery

I quite agree and believe this could be the start to a whirlwind ,what will be next on the agenda ? I'm sure National museums and clearly the MOD will be exempt but there are other private collection with historic value so I fear for these. A good friend of mine has the most extensive firearms collection I have ever seen which stems from early maxims,Vickers,Nordenfelts ,PomPoms right up to weapons of today ,the collection contains over 1,500 pieces and he owns dozens of one offs,a multi million pound collection . I hope someone with sense can identify these rarities. Rob.......................rnixartillery.

Okay ,Attached is a couple of pics (for the non believer's) from the pre production L118 LG Manual. This original manual shows the 1st generation Prototype that was quite different from the final approved product that went into service in 1975. You will notice that at this early stage the Jack strut (which was later adopted for speedy removal of the wheel to deploy the Gun ) was not an option and the use of a Hydraulic jack was the original idea. This manual is correct for the LG I am restoring as well as the gun being dated 1968 on most component's including the breech and barrel. I have the brackets fitted to the carriage but no jack ! With this prototype the wheel is not actually removed to traverse the saddle, before jacking up the piece you unlock the suspension by turning a suspension bump stop which once jacked up allows the wheel/hub to drop giving clearance for the saddle to turn and then reverse the sequence to deploy. Rob.....................rnixartillery

I'm quite sure you are right Mike ,you would think a standard Jack would have been supplied in the set up stage . The 1968 Manuals I have show the jack in a line drawing and its location but quite a basic description. 'Jack ,Hydraulic,1 Ton Light' I will scan the page and post it up . Cheers Rob............................rnixartillery.

Being an Expert you'll be able to tell me more about the 1 Ton Hydraulic jack that was fitted to the 1st Generation L118 Light Gun Prototype of 1968 ?.............yes Still after info on this Type of Jack if anyone sensible can help. Rob.....................rnixartillery.

Completely on track 100% and I am not your mate ! the source being a 1st Generation L118 gun 'The 1968 prototype' or one of them anyway is currently in my workshop under going a full restoration. The Gun has a full history and there is not another like it. You seem to think you know it all ............................very sad Rob....................rnixartillery.

It is very nice but tooo big and heavy for my collection ! :nut: Rob...........................rnixartillery

http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?28587-Fraud-charges-for-fake-Tank-museum-Major Rob....................rnixartillery.

Metcalf Farms are contracted hauliers for the MOD ,they are from Leyburn just the other side of Catterick and have a depot in Southampton as well as several thousand of acres in Russia ! Rob...................rnixartillery.

It certainly makes you wonder what it still abandoned in these lakes waiting to be found ! Good luck to these people, they deserve it. Rob.................rnixartillery.

I would pay no more than £1,500 for it. Rob..................rnixartillery.

Stuart, It is a Russian 45mm AT Gun, I have owned several and to be honest an incomplete one is worth very little .A good complete example in the UK is worth around 5 to 7K. My last restored one now resides in the Australian Armour and Artillery Museum. Rob......................rnixartillery.

The M104 was used for a number of applications throughout the war and much later on after, My research has led me to believe that the 'M' implies Miscellaneous with the use of different inserts. Rob.......................rnixartillery.

A fresh update to the thread In that I have been successful in a long search for the missing Breech parts and after several days of repairs and fine tuning the breech is now complete, assembled and working a treat. The elevation dog and new spring that I have had made are fantastic and work well. Just the firing platform to blast clean next ,paint and fit and then the old girl is about done ! Rob.....................rnixartillery.

From around the mid 1970's the right hand wheel was removed with the use of a Jack strut to deploy the Light Gun, the first generation L118's (1960's) carried a light hydraulic bottle jack (1 ton, light) and handle in brackets located at the rear of the carriage underneath the saddle which was evidently done away with because this method took too long. Does anyone have knowledge of this type of bottle jack, I know its hydraulic , rated at one ton and classed as light. dimensions are 7" depressed and 17" fully extended, base diameter around 4-5 inches. Any help appreciated. Rob...................rnixartillery.

Great story but I really hope someone has some savvy and upgrades the security chain as I can see this ending up on some pykies lorry on the way to the scrap yard and what a shame that would be.............................. Rob..............rnixartillery

Looks like an Ex-playground Valentine ,typically gutted. Anything to do with you Mr Rowe ? Rob..................rnixartillery.

Just to add,blank carts were carried in ammo boxes painted red but not always boxes related to the Artillery pieces, ie I have a 6 pdr blank box which is a B166 (mortar)and a 17 pdr blank box which is a C219 (Bofors). Rob.....................rnixartillery.

Attached. Rob.......rnixartillery

I remember a friend of mine having an inflatable 15 cwt truck and it was bonneted ,he use to inflate it now and then on the village green. It was two piece, the cab and the body but you needed to put a box or something underneath to support it. Quite impressive when you took time to see how it was made. I also have photo's of inflatable Artillery being set up. Rob......................rnixartillery.

No I very much doubt it as these are now on the miscellaneous list which means they can be cast as scrap locally ! Rob.................rnixartillery.

They seem to be working on 2 pdr anti-tank guns ,barrels ,recouperators and breeches the far side . Rob.....................rnixartillery.

Sounds good, choice available , that limber is very lonely ! all joking aside if you struggle to view one nearer home you are welcome to come up. Rob..................rnixartillery.

Will, I have one of the most original Morris quads in the country in storage here at the moment and the body is 100% original and intact. You are more than welcome to come view it and take dimension's and drawing, however I am 300 miles North ! Rob........................rnixartillery.

Robin, All of these vehicles pictured are used as recovery aids for the REME, basically they are pushed down into a valley and then winched out with Fodens.I don't want to say where they are as it is on a closed training area but they have been there many years. There is another location that has a few experimental turrets fitted to chieftains. Rob...................rnixartillery

Stumbled across this the other day ,cant have been there long. Quite surprised they have a Sherman as a gate guard generally use the not so interesting or valuable vehicles ! Rob......................rnixartillery.