Here is a part I have just had laser cut. It is from 3mm thick mild steel and the centre leg has yet to go through a forming die prior to final fitting. No prize but good kudos to the person who can guess what it will become!
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Here is a part I have just had laser cut. It is from 3mm thick mild steel and the centre leg has yet to go through a forming die prior to final fitting. No prize but good kudos to the person who can guess what it will become!
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If your having it made I guess it's a rare item, a part for an automatic Enfield conversion?
No, not a part for a auto Enfield conversion. If it was something like that I would soon whip one up, but this is one of a batch of 50 I have had cut and maybe more to follow.
Hmmmm, well that means that they're either consumable parts like locking washers or maybe that they form something larger like an ammo belt.
No, it is a part of something I have been developing and am just getting into production. The original was in production more than 100 years ago.
Is it part of the feed mechanism for a Vickers MG?
No, not for a Vickers.
Well if it was 100 years ago then it must be an MG that's been out of service for quite some time and one that is probably common amongst collectors so I'm thinking Maxim MG08, Colt/Marlin potato digger, Hotchkiss, that French thing or maybe a Lewis?
That leaves me to suggest the Russian 1910 Maxim then.
Forgot about our Russian friends.
Hotchkiss portative bits?Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodsy
or Madsen?
Brit, you are heading in the right direction. It is not for a 'foreign' gun, but one that was very popular with the Allies. You have to guess what the part is (or will be when finished).
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Not Hotchkiss or Madsen. Brit has mentioned the correct gun.
I will add that part is partially concealed, but still at least 50% visible on the gun. It is not something that is seen in normal disassembly.
Is it the bit that sits in the centre of the Lewis Gun Drum?
Attachment 80546Attachment 80547Attachment 80545Attachment 80548Attachment 80549Well done Brit! That will be a couple of pints I owe you if you ever make it to NZ. It is the magazine catch blank which will go into a forming die to put the dog-leg into the centre leg which catches the groove in the centre post. The rectangular notch is for the spring. My first gun is not yet complete (rear sight, mag catch, and bipod to go yet).
Very nice, are these display or will they be functional? If they are accurate parts you may have another market for spare parts in the USA.
They are 'cock & click' replicas, mainly aluminium and few steel bits where needed. They are 1:1 scale and real magazines will fit. There is enough room inside the jacket to put a self-contained gas firing system. This space is accessed by unscrewing the gas key and sliding the jacket off. The mag catch is similar but not identical to the originals. I will also do the various aircraft versions with the 97 rd drum, air service sights, and spade grip.
Very nice work Woodsey, the quality of build and finish looks superb!
I am sure they will sell very well...
Really wonderful!!!!!!!