I met a guy who is rebuilding a WW1 Sopwith Pup replica for display. After a bit of a chat, I found he did not have a gun to go with it. So, for the sake of my hobby I decided to build a replica for him. It was made in about 25 hrs out of odds and ends I had lying around. Basic wood structure clad in sheet metal. Size is pretty close to spec. The cocking-charging handle was from door parts and the ammo belt was canvas strips I glued together. For the purists, the ammo is spent 30-06. I know, I know. It should be 303 but I hoard that stuff. And I had a lot of 308 bullets that I rarely use to complete the dummies.
The charging handle is spring loaded and feels like it is operating. Gives the kids something to play with. I had a lot of fun building it and will post pics when it is mounted.
The charging handle is spring loaded and feels like it is operating. Gives the kids something to play with. I had a lot of fun building it and will post pics when it is mounted.
