25 Pounder info needed.

[Private_collector]

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The lever on the breech will be cut down by 1/2 and a handle added at right angle.
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[Private_collector]

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The trails will soon be plated both sides, and fully welded....but not by me!
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Axle was made from Land Rover stubs welded to 4mm steel tube. The 'hand brake' assembly is entirely fake, but if I get enthusiastic, it could be made functional as the actuator rod has since had a cam added, to press against the inside of LR brake shoes. That is if I choose to put the shoes in. The Land Rover axle stubs, hubs, backing plates, brake drums and wheels, have all been used for effect.
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[Private_collector]

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OK, this last one has nothing to do with my gun, but everyone loves labrador puppies, right!
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They're just sooooo cute.

[Private_collector]

Hello everyone,

I am looking to purchase the following parts for 25 pdr.

2x wheels.
Spare parts box.
Tool box.
Sighting assembly. Need everything except the cone, I have that but nothing to put it on.
Illuminating apparatus case, no. 5.
Miscellaneous hardware for trails. Except the ground anchor cover, I have that.

[Private_collector]

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Upper bracket for dial sight case is now made.
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So are the brackets for attaching the rule to upper shield section.
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The leather straps I ordered from a manufacturer in UK, have now arrived. I was starting to get nervous about their absence. They were well overdue on expected delivery date, but I am quickly learning Australia Post are much slower now than they used to be.

I did a lot of looking for my footman loops, and cannot locate them, so I ordered another batch of 10. Now they are ordered, the others will probably emerge from the Bermuda triangle located somewhere in the workshop.

[Private_collector]

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These little buggers won't be falling off their bracket/s. I added the wrinkling for added patina.
By buying each strap in 18" length, without tongue holes, one piece cuts apart and does both sides of the bracket, with a few inches discarded. I'll be taking Mother shopping tomorrow, and will look for a nice dark brown polish to artificially darken the leather a bit more.

I will order more of the same width straps in different lengths, for other tasks later on. The seller/s are very easy to deal with, and actually care about the customers. Refreshing, in these days.

[lynx42]

Hi Tony,

I happen to have a pair of 25pdr wheels put away some where. They are quite heavy and I guess that a freight company would be the way to go to get them to you. I will take a photo in a few days and you can decide.
regards Rick.

Originally Posted by Private_collector

Hello everyone,

I am looking to purchase the following parts for 25 pdr.

2x wheels.
Spare parts box.
Tool box.
Sighting assembly. Need everything except the cone, I have that but nothing to put it on.
Illuminating apparatus case, no. 5.
Miscellaneous hardware for trails. Except the ground anchor cover, I have that.

[Private_collector]

PM sent, Rick!

[Private_collector]

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As I said, the straps shouldn't fall off!

[lynx42]

Here you go Tony. Now you have to arrange freight to you.

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Photo one and three are the same wheel.
I am sure you will find something I need for a swap. If not they are yours anyway.

Regards Rick.

Originally Posted by lynx42

Hi Tony,

I happen to have a pair of 25pdr wheels put away some where. They are quite heavy and I guess that a freight company would be the way to go to get them to you. I will take a photo in a few days and you can decide.
regards Rick.

[Private_collector]

PM sent, Rick!