OQF 6 pdr 7 cwt

[tankbarrell]

I know what you mean, it can be frustrating trying to find something specific. The British handbook for the 6 pr mentions the telescope is kept in a No 12 sighting telescope case which is a steel tube with a cap but it does not mention where that is carried. There appears to be no provision for it on the gun itself.

[rnixartillery]

The round hole in the Canadian boxes are for a spare firing mechanism shaft and spring (not the whole unit) which are both parts that wear/weaken as they are used.
One of Adrian's excellent reproduction boxes is now fitted to my 6 pdr so I will post a pic of it with its contents when I get chance.

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

[tankdriver]

Thanks,

Looking forward to the photos....

[tankbarrell]

I still don't think you can get a firing pin spindle in the box, even without the pin itself, it is an inch too long. The spring certainly fits but it does seem an elaborate construction just for that.

[Dusonn]

Hi all,

just a little update on our 6pdr. Guys from our group made a camouflage according to period pictures of Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade Group parading through Praque on the return back from Dunkerque in May 1945.
We will have a live presentation next weekend in Praque and will also show 6pdr drill to the public. I hope someone will make a video that I could share with you. Looking forward to the first public firing presentation of our 6pdr

[lssah2025]

Very nice

[Dusonn]

I havent done any updates to this thread for a long time so decided to put a link to one of the last years event photogallery where the young quys are getting a bit of sweat moving the gun around
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8234297&type=3