Discuss rifles, machine guns, bayonets, slings, sights, cleaning kits etc
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AR4412
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by AR4412 » Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:01 pm
I admit to having purchased this a little while ago, but was waiting for the heat to go down before starting this round of the 'What's in the box?' quiz.
After missing out on one of these at W&P many years ago, (Due to finding an 'Old Spec' L4A3 for sale), and keeping an eye out ever since, I have finally got my hands on one. But just what have I bought for the armoury this time?
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The box is shown alongside my 90 for size comparison. The box is 1150mm long with the item in question not much shorter, and it weighed in at 18Kg with the item itself weighing in at around 16Kg.
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the landy man
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by the landy man » Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:31 pm
I know its not a Jelly gun because you signature motto says so.
I'm waiting for more clues before having a stab!
Ahhh is it a bayonet for the GPMG?
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AR4412
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by AR4412 » Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:37 pm
the landy man wrote: ↑Sun Jul 02, 2023 8:31 pm
I know its not a Jelly gun because you signature motto says so.
Hiya Rod!,
Now that made me chuckle mate.
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For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
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by Tinweasel » Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:09 pm
I think I know. But then I was there when you got the L4 and remember the conversation fairly well.
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AR4412
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by AR4412 » Sun Jul 02, 2023 10:27 pm
Hiya Shaun!
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I do believe that you may indeed know what's in the box mate.
Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
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Td5 90 XS.
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by landymad » Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:33 am
Well I'm guessing at a Charlie G?
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AR4412
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by AR4412 » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:44 am
Wel that didn't take very long.
I don't know why I bothered taking pics of the little details to use as clues if you're going to guess it that quick.
I wil post some pics of it when I get in from work.
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For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
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Td5 90 XS.
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by AR4412 » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:47 am
Here's a teaser that I have on my phone.
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Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
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55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
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by AR4412 » Mon Jul 03, 2023 6:58 pm
Here are a few pics of the weapon as promised.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the 'Gun, 84mm, Infantry, Anti-Tank, L14A1' . aka, the Charlie-G.
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Regards,
For Those That Have Had To Fight for It, Life Has Truly A Flavour The Protected Will Never Know.
'First my weapon. Then my equipment. Then myself.'
Neil.
09FM98. 1973 Ex SIII FFR Now 3.5 V8 LWT Coiler.
55HG98. 1980 SIII FFR PARA RECCE. Ex 1, 2 and 3 PARA.
Td5 90 XS.
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by landymad » Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:54 pm
Ha I should have dragged that out a little!
But I got excited! Stunning bit of kit mate, a great addition to the collection. You'll have to finish the lightweight soon. There no way you can carry all that in on foot!
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