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additional dimensions
As Adrian correctly noted there are two measurements missing on the box drawing. The length of the lid is 150mm, width of the box itself 68mm.
Hope these will help.
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It's just great to see a friendly helpful spirit being exercised internationally. What a great forum we have.
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more of the job done
We fitted the new wheels on our 6 pdr some time ago and it surely looks more accurate now.
Today some of our members washed the gun with soapy water from dirt and prepared it for a new respray. It will get a new cammo soon according to period photos as used by the Czechoslovak brigade. Will keep you updated.
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Two Canadian pattern and two British pattern parts boxes. Thanks to Marc in The Netherlands and Dusan and Jiri in the Czech Republic for all their help. These should soon be on 6 pdrs in NL, Canada and the UK.
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Round hole is for the early M18(US number) scope, the square hole was for the battery for the lighted reticle.
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The 6 pdr box had the small spare springs and pins box in the square hole, what went in the round hole? It's not deep enough to take a firing pin spindle and it's not clear what the larger rim is for.
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US Manual FM 23-75 dated June 44 shows 6 drawing of the small box on it, a Canadian parts manual dated 1943, shows small box, British pt # C54666 US pt# 01-24526. Not sure if they are different or not. US manual TM 9-303 April 44, shows the small box about 8 times, BUT, I have not been able to find a photo/drawing of the scope being mounted in one. Most the war time photos of WW2 US 57mm that I have seen have the large box mounted. I saw one showing the early box, but it was a training photo, and not a combat photo. Has anybody found any manuals showing the small boxes documented use?
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The British and Canadian box does not have a hole through the bottom, there are two inner shelves, the hole you see is through the lower shelf.
The British manual specifies items that go in the box but it only lists the 'box, spare springs and pins CM98'. There is nothing listed that would fit in the circular holes. It is clearly for something though, it is too complicated to not be for something specific!
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Before I replied, I read through all my manuals, and all of the tell the #1 to remove the scope before moving the cannon, and to protect it, and store it. Just none of them say where or how.
I have either original copies, or reprints on all the manuals for the 57mm, but all are lacking with out a sergeant to tell you how to do what to do with things NOT told in the manuals.
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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.
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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. |
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Thanks,
Looking forward to the photos....
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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.
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Camouflage
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
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Very nice
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action photos
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
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6pdr gun fire
Just could not resist to put this excellent photo from our yestedays living-history event. A courtesy of my friend Caroline.
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QF 6-Pdr 7 cwt
Fantastic photo and well beyond anything being achieved in Canada. All you need to do is better camouflage the gun and you will have the SWW period nailed.
I am envious! |
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Yes, superb photo - well done Caroline !
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