Wanted: Vickers tripod and mount

[eb43bsa]

Hi

We are in the process of restoring a Bren gun carrier. Unfortunately we can't have the complete gun sitting in it but would like to have the tripod installed in the rear compartment and the cradle mounted in front.

Chasing complete mount and tripod or parts of that we may be able to make one up for display.

Thanks Eben

[Dean (Ajax)]

I may have a lead of a Vickers tri-pod, but I am in Canada, so shipping would be near impossible

[eb43bsa]

HI Dean

Thanks for the reply, pm sent
I realise getting one in Australia may be difficult so will also look at getting from overseas. Heavy but hopefully still shippable

Thanks Eben

[Dean (Ajax)]

Thank you, I replied to your PM

Dean

[Lynn Eades]

Eben, I suggest you ask your local arms officer to see if you can indeed import it. I am a kiwi, and don't know your laws.
wishing you success in getting one.

[eb43bsa]

Hi Lynn

Thanks for your post, I know we can't have the machine gun but have not heard of any restrictions on the tripods but will ask the question

Thanks Eben

[r.morrison]

Eben: For what it's worth.....there's a company down in Sydney NSW called Bryburn Trading Company, who is listed on Ebay as 38margate. This fellow has a abundance of Vickers Parts and accessories and over the years I've bought a number of items off him for my unit. He may have what you need (I don't think he's cheap) but given what Chris has suggested and Lynn has brought up, you might want to contact him to see if he may have what you want. Lynn's right about the importing of "parts" and you should do your homework if your considering buying off shore.
AND if push came to shove....I have 2 WW1 tripods here that I can take measurements of for a repro. AND NO THEY"RE NOT FOR SALE! You're probably looking at $800.00 to $1000.00 US for the real thing on this end plus shipping, if you can find them, which is once in a blue moon. Hope this helps......Robert

PS: I write this enjoying a glass of your "Yellow Tail" Moscato white wine. (recommended) God ....you guys make nice wines!!!

[rob love]

While I can't speak for other countries, here in Canada customs regulations consider parts and accessories exclusively for prohibited guns as controlled items requiring an import permit. Same goes for mailing it out of country...technically you need an export permit.

Always better to find it in country if possible.

[eb43bsa]

HI Guys

Thanks for the info and contacts. Will definitely have to do some homework if I can't source one in Australia.

Cheers Eben

[Robert Bergeron]

You can't IMPORT or Export to / from Canada PROHIBITED FIREARMS OR PARTS for them as a private citizen.

I don't know what their position would be on a tripod. Better ask than be sorry.

Good luck.


Cheers !

Robert