Any L42 transit case owners? I need some help...

[Mikehaspey]

Hi all,

I am looking to have a L42 transit case made up as I’ve given up trying to find an original one.
If anyone that owns one would be able to get in touch to provide dimensions and detail pictures it would be much appreciated.
TIA

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[limpetmine]

I think this has been posted here before. Do a search of the threads here. Sorry, don't have time to look right now. Plans are out there. One fellow posted a link to a shop that has the latches and corner hardware.

[Mikehaspey]

I think this has been posted here before. Do a search of the threads here. Sorry, don't have time to look right now. Plans are out there. One fellow posted a link to a shop that has the latches and corner hardware.

Great, thanks. I did have a look through the forum but didn’t turn anything up, I’ll have another go. Cheers

[Alan de Enfield]

Hi all,

I am looking to have a L42 transit case made up as I’ve given up trying to find an original one.
If anyone that owns one would be able to get in touch to provide dimensions and detail pictures it would be much appreciated.
TIA

I'm away on the boat for a couple or three weeks, (over on Anglesey) if you don't get sorted by (say) End of November drop me a PM and I'll measure mine.

[desperatedan]

Hi Mike

I think this might be the thread that Limpetmine was referring to.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=392&page=2

and in this thread some more info including the UK company that did (still does?) the hardware.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=59038

I can help with other measurements from my own case once I dig it out of storage.

Hope it helps.

Good luck with the project and keep us posted!

[Mikehaspey]

I'm away on the boat for a couple or three weeks, (over on Anglesey) if you don't get sorted by (say) End of November drop me a PM and I'll measure mine.

Thanks Alan




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Hi Mike

I think this might be the thread that Limpetmine was referring to.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=392&page=2

and in this thread some more info including the UK company that did (still does?) the hardware.

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=59038

I can help with other measurements from my own case once I dig it out of storage.

Hope it helps.

Good luck with the project and keep us posted!

Great stuff, thanks. Some really useful info there.
Now I just need to decide if I’m going to tackle it myself or get someone to do it for me!

[GeeRam]

There's someone in the UK already making nice repro transit chests for the 4T, so if you are going to buy, I'd look to see if they will do a L42 as well. At least they'll have a better idea of what's required rather than going to someone that doesn't.

[skiprat]

there is a dealer with a couple of Repro chests in the UK (Kent) and will be at Malvern in November

[GeeRam]

I believe there's actually 2 people making 4T chests. One is basic and good value (cheap) and the other is VERY expensive, but of a very high and authentic quality, and identical to the originals, even down to the stickers, felt base etc.

[Scout Sniper]

If you want super high end version with every detail covered then look at Valmont Firearms. Very nice but a little heavy on the wallet.

The cheaper but still decent alternative is Edward's Shed, no website but they have a Facebook page.