Digfind acquired: 1920 rework of a WW1 artillery

[Bill Jensen]

Dear Mr. Vlimmeren

Thank you for letting me know how you managed to free up the rusted parts. It gives me encouragement that the parts in my rusty Artillery might be able to be freed up. It has been soaking in Liquid Wrench penetrant and rust softener.

Did you notice that the rails were rusted, where they fitted closely together? Did you tap on these rails to loosen or break the rust? How hard did you have to hit the threaded rod? How long did it take to first get the toggle to move? When you mean knock the knobs backward, do you mean upwards?

I love your pictures, and congratulate you on getting it apart, it represents a lot of work ! I will keep you posted on any progress I have this weekend on freeing any parts. Apparently mine is more rusty, but does not exhibit the deep pitting that your does. It was buried in alkaline chalk for 80+ years, and the wooden grips survived. I will clean up the trommel that was found with this gun, once it arrives from France.

Sincerely,
Bill Jensen
California.