WTS: Whitemetal Firing Pins

[Richard Fisher]

Following on from the discussion in the Vickers MG discussion area, I have a small number that I do not need. They have come out really well and are of the quality shown in the picture. All are of the same standard as the one in the bottom of the picture - the top one got remoulded.

This is the No. 1 Firing pin (earlier type) and I am trying to do a No. 2 one (later type) at the moment but my original 'scrap' one is a lot worse than the No. 1 one was having been cut long-ways down the actual pin and hald the pin has been discarded. I have tried to build it up so it can be moulded and this should be finished by the weekend.

I would like £6 each for the No. 1 pins (plus postage). I will let you know a price for the No. 2 when they are done (but will probably be the same if not slightly less). Payment by PayPal or UK cheque.

If anybody would like a No. 2 pin then let me know in advance as I will be making a lot of these for myself to fill spares kits - if anyone places orders before the weekend, they will get priority.

Thanks,

Richard

PS - These are UK only items as to ship them abroad would cause too many problems I think.

[Richard Fisher]

I now have the No. 2 Firing Pin available as well. I will post photos later on. They will be £5 each (they use slightly less metal).

[Richard Fisher]

Photograph in first post updated to show both No. 1 pin (top) and the later No. 2 pin (bottom).

Thanks,

Richard

[pmercer]

Richard,

Not trying to cause any problems, but I was under the impression that firing pins were prohibited components in the UK. I'm not sure what 'white metal' is and if it means that this is only of use as a visual rather than practical firing pin, I appologise.

Just a friendly warning.

Paul

[andrewupton]

pmercer said:

Richard,

Not trying to cause any problems, but I was under the impression that firing pins were prohibited components in the UK. I'm not sure what 'white metal' is and if it means that this is only of use as a visual rather than practical firing pin, I appologise.

Just a friendly warning.

Paul

White metal is often used for wargaming figures, as its very soft and easily cast - not ideal for firing pins in a working gun, but good enough to put in the spares kit and still be legal!

[pmercer]

I see. Excellent idea. Sorry if you thought I was bringing bad karma to you.

I learn something new every day.

Paul

[Richard Fisher]

These pins, both types, are available as buy-it-now items on eBay. Due to listing fees and general eBay hassle, I have put the prices up but if anybody contacts me directly through the forum then, as long as I have stocks, I will sell them at the prices quoted in the original posts.

Thanks,

Richard

[Richard Fisher]

A couple of these are back on eBay and the price has been revised on them after some re-calculations.

Thanks,

Rich