OQF 6 pdr 7 cwt

[Dusonn]

Everything got the final paint and we had it ready for the May event where we introduced the restored gun to the public for the first time. Got original drag ropes from a Belgian friend and also made the handspikes.
We also made a drill aiming device which was used for training to save on ammunition during the WWII. We could show the drill using a BREN.

[Dusonn]

We always wanted to blank-fire the 6pdr so we bought a firing pin from forum member Rob and took the barrel off again in August. We had taken it to a gunsmith who made some adaptation to the barrel to allow black powder firing. He also made a special rounds for the firing. After that he s taken it to a state approval laboratory and they issued a certificate and marked both the barrel and the rounds. Now we can blank fire anywhere without a temporary shooting range approval. It really works
The blank rounds will yet get a brass finish to look more authentic.
We also made a replica of the sight holder. Thanks to Marc van Aalderen for providing the dimensions.

[Dusonn]

Well thats about it up to this date. When the weather allows the 6 pdr will get a new final paint with camouflage and marking of the Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade Group according to period photos.
It would also deserve the original wheels so if anybody knows where to get them this would be highly appreciated.
The restoration is also on our website (although in Czech only) here.

A MERRY CHRISTMAS to everybody

[rnixartillery]

An excellent Job well done !

I carried out some minor work on your soon to be 25 pdr project through the summer so you will have your hands full on this project,but a great way to ownership !

All the best

Rob.......................rnixartillery.

[Ed Storey]

Impressive! A fantastic restoration job.

[Marc van Aalderen]

Hi Dusan,

Merry Christmas to you and the group also.

The 6pr is very nice! Job well done I must say. Over the winter I will get you the pattern for the carriage cover so you can have that made for next season. Will you be bringing the 6pr to Project 70?

Cheers,

[Dusonn]

Thank you all for kind comments. Rob looking forward to get hold of the 25pdr, will see how it goes.
Marc, it would be great to have the pattern of the carriage tilt over the winter so we can make a replica and use for next season. We would love to bring the 6pdr to Project 70 but do not know yet if we get the permission to transport via Germany. We never asked a permission German authorities before so will see how it goes.
There are also few other international events for us next year, WWI and WWII.