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Anyone seen one of these before? Purchased mine about ten years ago but can't trace the manufacturer now. Any info on the manufacturer would be gratefully received - I might try and organise a group deal if there is enough interest. The detail is spot on with its No.32 Mk3 scope.
Nigel,
I remember those being available a few years back and a couple of them have passed through my hands, wish I'd kept one now.:banghead:
I seem to recall the compay that sold them was called "Present Arms" though what ever happened to them I don't know. If you do locate them put me down for one.
Cheers,
Simon.
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Originally Posted by Nigel
Nigel, If you do find the manufacturer I would be very interested .
The last address I had for the firm was
Present Arms
Military Miniatures
5 Holmfrith Close
Belmont, Hereford
HR2 7UG
tel. 0432-276510
No doubt they have moved, but possibly they could be traced by the firm's name, unless they have closed shop.
Years ago when I visited the U.K. I bought a number of their models.
Stens, (Mk2 and Mk5)
Lancaster,
Bren
Martini-Henry
GPMG
No4
SA80 and the L86A1
And last of all a Vickers. (only five made and I have No5)
They had a SMLE in the works
I had written to them years ago but got no reply It's got to be the same firm as the wood base and supports for the rifle are identical to the ones I have.
I really would want to pick up a SMLE and their No4Mk1T
The bloke who made the originals, from which the models were made was David Lines, a civilian Armourer from 27 Command Workshops. He gave me the original brass SA80 he used for the SA80 model.
I think that the company has long gone.............................
Really a shame they aren't around anymore. Given the current number of collectors, they could have sold lots of the models.
Almost forgot, I also bought a SLR and a Lewis gun. Ran out of pound notes and finaly had to exchange green money for the stuff.
I just found the box my SA80 model came in. The address, which may be too old is:
Hampshire Armoury Ltd.
P O Box 138
Aldershot, Hants
GU11 1JF
I am getting old--I can't remember the date--it was with Skennerton and we visited Woolwich and Peter's place.
Looks like they may have moved :Quote:
Originally Posted by breakeyp
HAMPSHIRE ARMOURY
OLD STEPPE HOUSE
BRIGHTON ROAD
GODALMING GU7 1NS
D&B Classification
Line Of Business (LOB):MILITARY MODEL WHOLESALERS.
Std. Industrial Classification
(SIC):0 toy wholesalers
Would be nice if someone on the other side of the pond could check on this firm to see if they are the same. Even if they do not sell to the public, it would at least get us the name of a retailer. Would love to get a smle model and a No4Mk1T.
Tried to get their number and they do not exist anylonger. The residents at this address are something to do with 'spoons'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan de Enfield
Sorry !!!!
Try The UBIQUE COLLECTION
They are a lot more expensive than when I purchased mine but they have SMLE, Bren, STEN, SLR, L85A2, etc.
Strange how they class the SA80 as a 'paperweight' I know one member of this forum who would probably agree with them (John ?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nigel
Hi
perhaps some of you may be interested as we stock the following 1/4 scale rifles:
No4(T)
WW1 SMLE
No4
SLR
these will shortly be available on our website:
Poppy Medal Framing - Specialists in innovative impressed method of medal mounting and framing
we also ship international,
kind regards
Peter
Shame Ubique appear to have stopped doing the No4T!
I wonder if this (scroll down to the bottom of the linked page) is one of theirs?
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Try the Armourers Association. It`s for Ex UK Armourers but they may sell to you
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Superb WW2 Lee Enfield No4 (T) Sniper Rifle Deskpiece | eBay
Ebay store has detailed, pewter No4Mk1T, No4 Mk1, No1Mk3, 280mm/about 11 inches long, mounted for a desk, nice.
Go straight to Poppy Medal Framing at www. poppymedalframing.co.uk its the same guy and it's cheaper as he doesn't have to pay the evil bay commission!!! I have just ordered my No4(T).:thup:
As indicated in my previous post the afore said model arrived this morning, it looks identicle to the one at the begining of this thread (photo attatched) wether or not you think it is worth the money is up to the individual but the quality is very good and I am very happy with my purchase:thup:
So I was at a model show and I picked up a MG42 in quarter scale, and the quality was astounding. I use to have a real one and it looked just like it, and being as I work at a model shop I was showing it around and everyone wanted one for them self so I figured I would cast up some replicas of the original and scratch build a ammo belt and can to go with it. Before I do that I like to track down the owner of the company and at least ask premishon but it seems like the company is long gone, so since theirs no chance of getting original molds I need original castings. So if any of you still have any of these thing I would love to barrow them so I can make some mold and cast copy’s for the rest of us. I know its been over 2 years since the original post but I thought it was worth a try. And just so you know I am on the level my name is James and I work at Skyway Model Shop in Seattle WA
http://www.skywaymodel.com/
12615 Renton Ave south Seattle WA 98178
Tagged for interest.
Do I get a gold star for this??
You can get this fantastic desk pewter model from a company that court mounted my medals......................WAIT FOR IT................:Poppy Medal Framing - Specialists in innovative impressed method of medal mounting and framing
Fill your boots and enjoy
Gil:lol:
my interest is mainly in the ones that we cant really get. present arms does a lot of really cool ones like a Bren gun and an RPG7 and other cool stuff that we cant find. also the present arms miniatures are a higher quality than others.