Handbuilt 1/4 Vickers .303 H.M.G. 1917 - 1961 with Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge (HB/011)

Handbuilt 1/4 Vickers .303 H.M.G. 1917 - 1961 with Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge (HB/011) | Antics Online

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A collection of guns and artillery units from the Millimete gun of c. 1320 to modern tracked weapons. All hand made to a very good standard, on a one off basis, by a modeller local to our Stroud branch, where the models may be seen by request.

There is just one of each model. Enquiries to gm@antics.ltd.uk for more info.

Handbuilt 1/4 Vickers .303 H.M.G. 1917 - 1961 with Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge (HB/011)

Superb all brass `quarter scale' model of a .303 Vickers machine gun. The model was built around 1961 by Mr. Maurice Dollin completely from scratch, from solid brass so there are no working parts.. Incorporated on the display base is Sgt. Instructor Albert Dollin's cap badge from the Machine Gun Corps, which was only in existence as a corps for 3 years.

The model is complete with its tripod mount, ammunition belt and box, condenser can and hose. The base measures approx. 15" x 11 1/2" while the barrel length is 11" and tripod splay also 11".

It is cased in a perspex display case measuring 16" x 12 1/2" x 8" high.

Sgt. Dollin, the model maker's father, transferred to the remainder of the Machine Gun Corp in India, training Indian Army personnel in the use of the Vickers guns. He had been wounded when most of his battery was wiped out by shelling at the 2nd Battle of Mons.

Steam rising from the condenser can was a problem, as it could give the position of the gun away in heavy actions.

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