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03-12-13, 16:17
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Rob
Derk would know better, but I recall seeing a lot of the 25 pounder boxes, many in excellent condition, at Ribtor's in Calgary. Not sure if they were the P60, but many still had the dividers, along with packing slips etc. 
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03-12-13, 17:39
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25 pdr ammo boxes
P-60 ammo boxes carried four cardboard tubes holding AP Rounds , the P-59 contained a metal shell clamp for holding four HE,Smoke ,Burst Rounds etc.
Rob..........................rnixartillery.
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05-01-14, 02:03
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Pic update the big 17
Can anybody help me out with pics of the cleaner canteen's on the inside/front right of shield? Are they out there? Cheers Rob
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1942 C8A- HUW " Wireless Nipper" 1943 F-60S LAAT and 1939 Bofors 1942 C8 Wireless 1943 FAT/ 17 pounder 1941 C15 GS 2B1 Last edited by Rob Fast; 05-01-14 at 06:13. Reason: addition
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05-01-14, 11:51
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Rob,
The basket holds two canvass mop bags, attached is a pic of my gun with the bags in place. I have some of these (somewhere) if you need a couple. That sight assembly looks familiar, now in its rightful place ! Do you have the steel direct fire case ? these are usually tricky to find these days. Looking Great  Rob..................rnixartillery. Last edited by rnixartillery; 27-07-19 at 20:59.
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08-01-14, 13:41
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Good morning Rob....
I am missing everything on the inside of shield. Do you know what diameter/length the drag ropes were? Any pics of the hardware on the ropes? Cheers Rob
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1942 C8A- HUW " Wireless Nipper" 1943 F-60S LAAT and 1939 Bofors 1942 C8 Wireless 1943 FAT/ 17 pounder 1941 C15 GS 2B1
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06-02-14, 09:44
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Elevating mechanism
Greetings Robs and other 17 pounder aficionados:
The 30 RCA gun is part way through tear down with success achieved last week in pressing out the breech operating cross shaft. Tomorrow night we tackle pushing the breech block out. The biggest headache is removing the elevating mechanism shaft (number 37 in the parts diagram you posted Rob F). The gear has rusted to the shaft. Any suggestions on removing it without causing more damage? I'll try to post photos of the gun so far. Rob Nixon- I notice your breech operating lever is missing the top six inches or so. If you need it copied I can see if my welder chap can make it for you. Cheers and Ubique! Mike
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Mike Calnan Ubique! ("Everywhere", the sole Battle Honour of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery) www.calnan.com/swords
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27-04-14, 22:00
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Couple of parts needed
Evening Gentlemen! I have spent the day labouring on my 17 Pounders braking system in prep for a trip to Arnhem in September. Nearly there with the brakes now I have fathomed the US Warner electric system and that exposed metal on the pads is normal and does not mean that they are worn out! Having been pushed down a long hill last year in the Portee by the gun, even with the hand brakes pulled on I have realised that working brakes are a must for this trip.
I am looking for a few small parts to complete my gun. Does anyone have the traverse wheel firing pad and the linkage that slides on the traverse wheel shaft to fire the gun? I have a spare sight base if anyone needs one, It has the pad but the leather cover needs repair. Rgds. Tobin.
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