rnixartillery Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Latest addition to the collection arrived today, unfortunately after being dry stored for donkeys years it got extremely wet due to the British climate.The gun is a Canadian 3.7 heavy AA gun built by Genelco,I believe it to be ex-portugees and most probably bought back to the UK in the late 1980's. It will be restored..................one day !!!! Rob.......................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private mw Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 nice one thanks for sharing pics ,:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Its big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 rnixartillery.....unfortunately after being dry stored for donkeys years it got extremely wet due to the British climate. I'm sure you won't let it rust :-D impresive looking thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 When would this have been built? Remarkably complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mash Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 When would this have been built? Remarkably complete! The gun has all of its brass plates still attached which is quite a rarity but they don't have the date of manufacture stamped on them just serial marks,It looks like it was built in 42 though. I'm sure when I take it to bits it will tell me more ! :sweat: Rob...................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 that is nice!!!! you planning a museum? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 that is nice!!!! you planning a museum? Mark Yes Rob is planning a museum - one day ! Nice addition Rob. Can you post some pics of your 17 pdr one day - lovely bit of kit... Timbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Rob, silly question, but at the uk price of scrap how do you keep such heavy items secure from the pikeys? I see caravans encroaching in the background. . . . R:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 hi rob looks to be very complete and a handsome looking bit of kit, did you reach your target for gun aquisitions ? eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Rob, silly question, but at the uk price of scrap how do you keep such heavy items secure from the pikeys? I see caravans encroaching in the background. . . . R:-D A Rottweiler and a baseball bat seems to do the trick ............................! hi rob looks to be very complete and a handsome looking bit of kit, did you reach your target for gun aquisitions ? eddy Yes Eddy,quota this year met. There are a few more artillery pieces I would like to find but space is an issue,I would also like to get into Horse drawn Artillery and these pieces demand higher prices. Did you ever get out to Poland ? Rob..................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 That is very very nice! Lick of paint - good to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy8men Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 sorry rob but i haven't managed to get out there yet, might have to pay some polish lad to chuck it all in the back of his motor and bring it across, when i do you'll be the first to know. all the best eddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo578 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 rnixartillery would also like to get into Horse drawn Artillery and these pieces demand higher prices. Do you mean horse drawn as in 13pdr RHA, unmodified Mle 1897 and other WW1 types or are you going for the victorian and US civil war type - muzzle loaders etc like M1841 and M1857s? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 nice bits of kit we got 2 of them at our place one self load and one manuel .Had fun unsiezing the legs to move it when we bought one good luck keep us posted Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 very nice ! (heres my dads , bit older i guess lol )..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Do you mean horse drawn as in 13pdr RHA, unmodified Mle 1897 and other WW1 types or are you going for the victorian and US civil war type - muzzle loaders etc like M1841 and M1857s? Steve Steve I would like to aquire a couple of WWI artillery pieces to add to the collection,preferably British Guns. My goal is to have a collection of Artillery from the past 100 years. I have a couple of leads to follow but like many before they have been a wild goose chase ! Rob.........................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffj Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 In the third pic down at the rear of the cradle it looks like the round plate has the GE emblem....is that what it is or is it something else??? Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 That I liked. When are you getting a MAT to pull it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnixartillery Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 In the third pic down at the rear of the cradle it looks like the round plate has the GE emblem....is that what it is or is it something else??? Frank Yes Frank you are correct that is the General Electric emblem visable and its solid brass so should polish up nicely. That I liked. When are you getting a MAT to pull it? Mike, I only have space for the Guns !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rob........................rnixartillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey War Years Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 You can do it matey keep up the good work I might have some good news for you in the new year will keep you posted and be carefull out there I am sure you are flat out at mo best wishes to you have a good Christmas and the family yours Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecyMech Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Rob, Nice piece of kit. Might be a dumb question....but do the outrigger legs have to rotate 180 degrees before being lowered ? If not, are the elephants feet screwed in from the wrong end or something ? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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