Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm M1
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Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm M1
Well, after a long wait, I finally am having my ATG restored.
This is what I started with.....
Coming Home.......
What I got.....
This is what I started with.....
Coming Home.......
What I got.....
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
Beautiful!
Brendan
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I've had a jeep or two
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
Well, I hope it will be shortly......
I'll keep you posted.....
I'll keep you posted.....
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
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Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
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Is there a story behind the gun? Wish I could find a torch cut mess like that in a scrap yard around here...
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
It can be done, but that will be some work.
If your gun doesn't leak oil, it's time for a bigger gun.
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It was not torch cut, it was shot up. it came off a old firing range. I was told. Barrel is bad, and recoil mech is bad, so it will never be live fire, but will make a good static display, or blank fire.mbatvburg wrote:Is there a story behind the gun? Wish I could find a torch cut mess like that in a scrap yard around here...
Has a couple bullet holes on the trails I going to leave.
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
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Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
I wish you luck in your restoration, but I don't see that gun as being restorable............it's too far gone. You must really know what you're doing! Pat
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
Go here, and look what They are digging up off the Ft Knox firing range to restore.......
GHOSTS OF FORT KNOX - FINAL CHAPTER
http://armorfortheages.com/GGPM/Volunte ... ctPage.htm
This
Now looks like this, and they plan on restoring it........
Never give up...... Never surrender.......
GHOSTS OF FORT KNOX - FINAL CHAPTER
http://armorfortheages.com/GGPM/Volunte ... ctPage.htm
This
Now looks like this, and they plan on restoring it........
Never give up...... Never surrender.......
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
MVPA Member...President West TN Military Vehicle Collectors... https://wtmvc.shutterfly.com/
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
What happened to the barrel and recoil mechanism? I think the gun is repairable, to some degree. It won't be cheap, or easy, but its doable.
That pile of Christie parts at Ft. Knox....Jesus. Even I am not that optimistic. I've seen photos of vehicles hit by nuclear weapons that look more restorable.
That pile of Christie parts at Ft. Knox....Jesus. Even I am not that optimistic. I've seen photos of vehicles hit by nuclear weapons that look more restorable.
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
It was setting on the range barrel pointed up. Bottom of chamber pretty well gone. Also recoil mech spring broken in 3 places. And area where seals ride shot,nirvana wrote:What happened to the barrel and recoil mechanism? I think the gun is repairable, to some degree. It won't be cheap, or easy, but its doable.
That pile of Christie parts at Ft. Knox....Jesus. Even I am not that optimistic. I've seen photos of vehicles hit by nuclear weapons that look more restorable.
On the Christie....
I'm not sure that I would call that a restoration, more like a replica.....
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
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Have Restored...M20
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
A guy I know was boring out and sleeving a 57mm chamber that had been ruined by rust. Ordnance.com was selling some 57mm recoil springs a few years ago. Seal area could be built up with weld and turned, or sleeved, bushed, etc. Anything is possible if you wanna go there. Otherwise, it's a nice display piece.
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
I have some odds & ends for M1 guns. cover plate for firing levers. tow rope repros, recoil springs,
reenacting and WWII history
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
Don't let anyone discourage you. Its worth the effort we got ours done about a year ago They are so cool everyone who sees it loves it!!!! Good luck you'll be glad you took on the project
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Re: Well, after years of waiting, it has started... My 57mm
Thanks
As stated in one of my favorite movies......
"Never give up, never surrender...."...
As stated in one of my favorite movies......
"Never give up, never surrender...."...
1943 WC63...1942 M3 Autocar...1944 M3A1 Diamond T...1942 57mm Anti-Tank
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
MVPA Member...President West TN Military Vehicle Collectors... https://wtmvc.shutterfly.com/
Have owned...M5A1 Stuart
Have Restored...M20
MVPA Member...President West TN Military Vehicle Collectors... https://wtmvc.shutterfly.com/
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