Barrie

Wanted. I'm looking for a M274 Mechanical Mule, preferably in the U.K. Thanks, in anticipation,

All, A few more from Lulworth ... ... Believe I took these in 2010 ... ... And a couple of pictures of a gearbox (?) lying on the side of the public Right of Way ... ... And some 'bits', again on the side of the public ROW ... ...

Steve, Google ... ... SCR-536 or BC-611, 'Handie Talkie'. There are several companies selling reproduction ones which are ideal for display without going to the expense of an original.

Jim, Try ....... http://www.indespension.co.uk/

The Times , Saturday 27th May 2017

Robert, Will be using my Ford GPW, civilian registration - 961 YUP Flying the flag of St. David from the aerial (gold cross on a black background). Look forward to meeting you.

Robert, South East Wales MVT are holding a military vehicle show at Caldicot Castle, Monmouthshire on Saturday and Sunday, 6th & 7th May. The Castle is holding an open day on Friday 14th April and we have been asked to display a few, probably three or four vehicles, to publicize the seasonal opening of the castle and the May event. Loads of other bits and pieces going on at the castle on the same day. http://www.chepstowbeacon.co.uk/article.cfm?id=107483

Richard/Chris, Thank you. Question answered.

All brass, stamped with..... 'Made in England' '1952' '1C/2455' or possibly '1C/2433' '/I\' Possibly an oil syringe ? If so for what ?

All, Thank you very much for your replies. What my FEO is asking is that I can provide evidence that other Police Forces issue FAC's for larger, vehicle mounted, collectible weapons. What I would ask is that one or two people , who have FAC's for such weapons could pm their Force details. I know most people with legally held weapons try to keep a low profile and keep their 'names off the radar', but this would assist me greatly. Looking forward to a few pm's. (Fingers Crossed!) UTT61, The 'good reason' in my case is the collectibility and rarity of of the vehicle and the weapon is a part of the vehicle and its history. The ammunition allocation on the FAC would be 'Nil' so in future renewals would not be an issue. (I hope !)

Evening All, Three weeks down the line and just heard from my local FEO, after a bit of prompting ! He has asked me if I can provide any evidence of other Police Forces issuing FAC's for similar type weapons to vehicle collectors. ie 37mm, 2pdr, 57mm etc ... I know this is me having to do his job for him but if I can provide evidence that other Police Forces do issue FAC's it will go a long, long way towards my FAC variation. Is there anyone willing to put there head above the parapet (sorry !) and provide me with details of their (heavier) weaponry and FAC/Police Force details ? If some kind souls could assist I would be grateful for a pm.

Chris ...... Thank-you for the reply. I think you have hit the nail on the head. The FEO wasn't sure and wanted to make further enquiries, which I can understand. I thought there may have been an HMVF member who has a FAC for a 37mm and he/she could give me a little bit of info/advice. Then I could point the FEO in the direction of that persons Police Authority. Richard [surveyor] ... And please thank your friend for his advice, much appreciated.

Thank-you. Look forward to the reply .............

Thank-you everyone that have replied. You all seem to being singing from the same hymn sheet which is very much what I thought ! Just a matter know of convincing my local FEO and Firearms Dept ! Tim - I'm not into re-enacting and don't intend to use blank ammunition, in fact I want a FAC to show 'NIL' ammunition, but thanks for pointing out the proof requirements.

Help please ……… I am looking at the ‘possibility’ of purchasing a World War 2 light tank. The U.S. 37mm gun (with M6 mount) in the vehicle is live firing and the current U.K. owner has removed the gun and lodged it with a Registered Firearms Dealer. As the weapon has been lodged with a RFD, I understand that it can now only be legally passed to someone to deactivate or to someone with the appropriate firearms licence. Rather than having the weapon deactivated, and living in the U.K., I have contacted my local Police Forces Firearms Enquiry Officer who was at a slight loss as there are no other firearms of this type licenced in the area. He seems quite happy with the 'good reason' for having the weapon and its integrity to the history of the vehicle. The FEO is making further enquiries and has promised to get back to me shortly. I already have a Firearms Certificate, for several sporting rifles, and asked the FEO if the 37mm could be put on my FAC with no ammunition allocation. He is slightly in the dark and hinted that the 37mm may come under the heading of a sec5 prohibited weapon. Reading the Home Office Firearms Guidance document 2016 doesn’t seem to indicate that a 37mm is sec5 only such ammunition which could be used with it that explodes. As I don’t want an ammunition allocation this doesn’t apply. Has anyone experience of licensing a vehicle mounted 37mm ? Is anyone able to speak with my FEO and assist ? Is there any official documentation I could present with my FAC application/variation ?

Or ........ Speak to Ben at .... http://armyradio.com/ He used to stock the French invertors for PRC8/9/10 and 6's. The French military used the American PRC8/9/10 range with a French invertor [24volt, I think ?]

Chris, Yes, That's the gent I was thinking of ......

There is a gent from Italy who makes solid state power supplies for PRC 6's and PRC 10's. Can't remember his name or find his e-mail address at the moment, will keep looking. He sometimes advertises on e-bay ....... I bought the one pictured from him, powers my PRC9, 10 and A41

And, again in the late 1970's / early 1980's smoothbored Bren guns were being sold, converted to single shot .410. Apparently the barrel had to be lengthened slightly [?] Shotgun barrel must be smooth bored and in excess of 24 inches. The Firearms [Ammendment] Act 1988 made the registration of shotguns mandatory [individual shotguns had now to be listed on the licence holders certificate by maker and serial number. Prior to this a Shotgun Licence holder did not have to list the weapons on his/her licence. The result of this was a LOT of shotguns were not registered/listed and so went 'underground' !

Leighton, Where in S.Wales are you ? 2W1GMM [Pontypool]

Possibly French ?

Try ..... http://gridreferencefinder.com/ ..... as a Long. + Lat. / O.S. Grid Ref convertor.

Richard, Welcome and whereabouts in South Wales are you ? Regards, Barrie

-Ditto- Never had any problems

Richard, Looking at known chassis numbers and census numbers, I made it the same. But it does raise a question about the stamping on the edge of the front armour..... '25 24' ? Have e-mailed Bovington library, will wait to see what comes back ! Thank-you,