Vickers K $100 Finders fee for magazine...Video on Page 5!

Try Things Military in Calgary. They're a specialty store that specializes in WWI and WWII military firearms, accessories, and memorabilia. They do have a number of old firearms parts that can be tough to track down. If they dont have it, they can get it for you. Speak with Bill Treleaven, hes very well connected in this niche market.

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Well so far I have found two reprinted manuals from e-bay and tips have led me to two 100rd mags. I can,t afford a $100 finders fee for small parts unless it is a complete gunners tool role, but I will make any tips leading to a good purchase worth while and I still need a biscuit tin. :)
 
Above49TH said:
If one was to come across some, what would the dimensions of a "MIL-SPEC" biscuit tin be. :)
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Approx 9 x 9 x 9.75 inches, I have found one on e-bay, not sure if I have enought mags to fill her yet but must be getting close. Now I am anxiously waiting delivery of the old girl. (the Vickers K not the biscuit tin) Quantas delivered to Vancouver, now cleared customs and on route to sunny MB. I have waited approx 54 years for this and I tell you the days are starting to drag! It would have been great to have had her here for Wolverine Days but she just didn't make it. The 100 rd mag when loaded with 97 rds of .303 is only 12 lbs, I should really go and load another one so I am ready for her arrival, hopefully Thursday not Monday. Pictures and video will follow next week.
 
Well the 'old Lady" finally arrived midday Friday, shipping was a real comedy of errors, I nearly pulled all my hair out, chewed off all my finger nails and drank a gallon of scotch but she is finally here. Worth waiting 54 years for? Oh yes with out a doubt, I am still smiling 24 hrs after letting the first mag down range. This has to be one of the most underrated MG of all time, no wonder the SAS and LRDG loved them. Only fired off 9 mags out of her, a mere 900 rds. some mag issues and some feeding problems but now I am a self taught Vickers K armour and all is good, at least I think so, photos and video will be coming next week.

I am still looking for spare parts and extra mags.

First impressions, this "Old Lady" is slim, attractive and extremely hot. :) :) :)
 
Mr Wolverine said:
Well the 'old Lady" finally arrived midday Friday, shipping was a real comedy of errors, I nearly pulled all my hair out, chewed off all my finger nails and drank a gallon of scotch but she is finally here. Worth waiting 54 years for? Oh yes with out a doubt, I am still smiling 24 hrs after letting the first mag down range. This has to be one of the most underrated MG of all time, no wonder the SAS and LRDG loved them. Only fired off 9 mags out of her, a mere 900 rds. some mag issues and some feeding problems but now I am a self taught Vickers K armour and all is good, at least I think so, photos and video will be coming next week.

I am still looking for spare parts and extra mags.

First impressions, this "Old Lady" is slim, attractive and extremely hot. :) :) :)
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I can't wait for the pics
 
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