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Post by privatefjordy on Apr 3, 2009 21:44:50 GMT 1
I'm looking for an original Japanese Type 96 LMG magazine (6.5mm) in good condition.
I have Bren Mk1 magazines, or a Vickers 'K' gun magazine for possible trade, or will purchase.
Preferably located in UK.
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Post by woodsy on Apr 5, 2009 5:42:33 GMT 1
d**ned hard item to find! There are a few (about 10-12) Type 96 LMG's here that were brought home from the Solomons but about half of them have no mags. Luckily mine is complete. ;D One came up at an auction last year (listed as a Bren mag!) and I chased it to $600 before giving up. I wanted a second one to go with my magazine loader.  |
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Post by privatefjordy on Apr 5, 2009 18:54:18 GMT 1
Woodsy thanks for replying.
I know they fetch a lot of $ in the USA, but there have been quiet a few 96 and 99 magazines coming out of China in the past 2-3 years which should have had some impact on price.
I should have bought one when I saw them, but I didn't expect to find a 96 for sale here so I didn't bother at the time.
Beside the magazine, my one is missing the covers for the ejection port and magazine opening, and the cover for the ejector. If I can't find replacements for these from the USA I'll have to make my own copy parts.
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Post by woodsy on Apr 5, 2009 20:55:14 GMT 1
I will be happy to provide photos and dimensions if you decide to build the missing parts.
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Post by privatefjordy on Apr 6, 2009 20:25:55 GMT 1
Woodsy, Thank you for the offer.
Photos and dimensions will be useful as a stop gap until I can find originals. I will send you my email address by PM.
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Post by privatefjordy on Apr 25, 2009 5:57:46 GMT 1
Woodsy, Thank you for the offer. Photos and dimensions will be useful as a stop gap until I can find originals. I will send you my email address by PM. I've now found original covers which should arrive in about a week. I've also found a dummy magazine for display (resin copy), but I'd still like to locate an original magazine if I can. |
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Post by privatefjordy on Jul 9, 2009 20:18:24 GMT 1
I've just realised that the ejector port cover I received from the USA is a Type 99 cover, the Type 96 cover extends a bit further forward. If anyone has the correct one that would be useful.
I'm still looking for an original Type 96 magazine. I missed one recently due to problems with my home pc. I didn't see the ad until it had been sold. If anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.
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Post by woodsy on Jul 12, 2009 2:21:27 GMT 1
I have attached a couple of photos of my ejection port cover for your information.   |
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Post by privatefjordy on Jul 13, 2009 18:20:33 GMT 1
Thank you.
Having the cover a bit too short is not the end of the world, but it's nice to get things right. I might have a go at making a repro.
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