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Price reduced: 1944 John Wood M3A4 M1917A1 M.G. cart

Post by ardennes » Thu Oct 15, 2015 6:55 pm

We’re in the process of relocating and I need to reduce my collection so I don’t have the hassle of moving these handcarts. I’ve reduced the price as shown. My next step will be to break down the exhibits and sell off the pieces individually. Thanks once again for looking.

Cart #3: 1944 John Wood M3A4, s/n 31626 (configured as M4A1 machine gun cart)

I am now retired and it’s time to divest the inventories of some of my hobbies. To that end I am selling my collection of WWII handcarts, all of which I restored.

All carts/trailer have been restored to like new condition (disassembled, repaired, sand blasted, and repainted). All components are original GI issue unless otherwise noted. Tires are original issue (except as noted) in good condition with some cracking due to age. All carts/trailer still have original id plates attached. Please see the attached images and feel free to contact me with any questions or request for additional information.

I can provide additional images if needed.

Cart #3: 1944 John Wood M3A4, s/n 31626 (configured as M4A1 machine gun cart) $7500.00

It comes with the following:

Firestone highway tread tires (military)
Reproduction drawbar
No canvas cover
Tow ropes, (rebuilt w/ new rope & leather)
Brackets (reproduction 3 ea.) for mounting M1917A1 tripod
Large footman loops with russet leather straps (reproduction)
M1917A1(A2) 1942 tripod and cradle w/ T & E equipment, excellent condition
Non-firing reproduction M1917A1 cal .30 water cooled machine gun (Lee Hutchins production) with some original detail parts added.
M1A1 water chest (original good condition)
Condensing devise (hose) in original excellent condition
Canvas case w/strap for condensing devise, NOS
4 ea. wooden ammo boxes (2 ea. WWI, 2 ea. WWII) repainted w/new handles
4 ea. metal ammo boxes (2 ea. W/ latch, 2 ea. later WWII version) repainted
2 ea. ammunition bags M-1 with carrying straps. NOS
2 ea. 250 round NOS cloth belts w/ inert .30 cal ammo (mostly WWII dates)
M1917 Clinometer w/ original leather case, very good condition
M7 canvas gun cover, excellent original condition
Cover, cradle, M1, very good original condition
M9 “Cover, Spare Barrel” R.I.A. NOS
Spare barrel for M1917A1, Cond. 1, in original R.I.A. cardboard tube
1942 date asbestos mitten with OD carrying case, NOS
Canvas case C64274A with cleaning rods (5), NOS
MG lube oil can, NOS
Wrench, M6, NOS
Wrench, M5, NOS
M-13 Spare parts roll, empty, NOS
Spare parts envelope, empty, NOS


Pick-up, packing, shipping, or delivery, is responsibility of the buyer.

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Re: For sale: 1944 John Wood M3A4 M1917A1 M.G. cart

Post by bpinkerton » Fri Dec 04, 2015 11:46 am

Is the 1917 cradle original or reproduction?

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Post by ardennes » Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:04 pm

Let me edit my previous statement: "The cradle and tripod are originals."

The tripod is original WWII and is dated 1942. The cradle has no date on it that I can ascertain. It is the real thing, not something home made, but I have no way to confirm its actual date of manufacture.
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Post by bpinkerton » Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:18 pm

Appreciate the clarity and I did miss the comment you had there guess reading too quickly. Thanks, Barry

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Post by ardennes » Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:29 am

Still available.
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Post by ardennes » Thu Feb 04, 2016 11:31 am

Still available.
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Post by ardennes » Tue May 31, 2016 4:52 pm

Still available.
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Post by ardennes » Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:12 am

Price reduced.
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Post by rrrr » Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:37 am

would you be interested in selling the cart only with the tripod leg attachments ?

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Post by ardennes » Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:21 am

Yes, I'd be interested. Contact me via PM and we can discuss.
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