Turrets for sale!! (Bernie Salter's collection)

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By: Whitley_Project - 24th March 2005 at 15:53

As for the rams – I think they are modern. I think they were bought to help get one of the turrets going and are for functional reasons only.

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By: Whitley_Project - 24th March 2005 at 15:51

Thanks guys – I agree and have removed the offending item. it will go in with the rest of the FN121 stuff.

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By: Peter - 24th March 2005 at 15:15

Your right Mike it is a Fn121 or 120 turret base.. I wondered about that for ages! The rams look to be similiar to the ones mounted in the firewall that control carb intake air. Hard to tell without something to show scale

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By: turretboy - 24th March 2005 at 14:43

Hi Elliott,

Thanks! Let me know how things work out. I am quite willing to part with legs, arms and maybe even my first born for one!

What are the rams up for auction from?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2983&item=5568054596&rd=1

I seriously think that this is half of the accommodation plate for an FN20/121 turret.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4721&item=6520145829&rd=1

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By: Whitley_Project - 24th March 2005 at 14:18

Very nice Mike – you are quite a craftsman. I will let you know how the elevation ram pans out – there may be a spare.

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By: turretboy - 23rd March 2005 at 11:37

Hi Elliott,

The FN16 is doing fine. Not much is being done to it at the moment.

I have been contemplating replacing the original wood ring on the stand that the turret sits on. The wood is literally rotten and starting to crumble, but what do you do!

I have built another wood ring (see attached pics) in the last few weeks for the stand that my FN121 will be sitting on.

Wow! An elevation ram!

If you ever do come across a spare let me know.

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By: Whitley_Project - 23rd March 2005 at 09:01

Hey Mike

How is your Fn16 these days? Did you ever find the gun elevating ram you needed? I may be getting one soon… There might be a spare etc.

For those interested, items from Bernie Salter’s collection are for sale on Ebay.

http://search.ebay.ca/_W0QQsassZlancastersale

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By: Peter - 22nd March 2005 at 21:54

Thanks guys!

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By: Whitley_Project - 22nd March 2005 at 20:48

Haven’t seen any Peter but will keep my eyes peeled.

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By: HP57 - 22nd March 2005 at 17:38

Peter,

Try AeroTrader in the US, they also manufacture new blown cupolas for the Martin SC250 turret.

Would look wrong on a Lanc though, ANY Lanc!!!! :diablo:
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By: Peter - 22nd March 2005 at 14:45

anyone know where one might find a martin turret in fairly complete shape?