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    CO2 Powered 'LP53 John Walker Conversion.

    Wondered if anybody knows a bit more about this interesting conversion.

    http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com...3334&saletype=

    Brian

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    No, but I saw it too, and have the same question!

    Is this the same bloke who also made CO2 Webley Seniors and Services?

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    JW did some very cool stuff. Nice chap too, and very smart.

    I had an ex brocked SMLE convered to Co2 (bulb in the mag) of his; very, very cool. Should have kept it
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Budd View Post
    JW did some very cool stuff. Nice chap too, and very smart.

    I had an ex brocked SMLE convered to Co2 (bulb in the mag) of his; very, very cool. Should have kept it
    Maybe this one, Jon?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geezer View Post
    No, but I saw it too, and have the same question!

    Is this the same bloke who also made CO2 Webley Seniors and Services?
    John did a few Senior CO2 conversions, of which I have one, and he did a Service PCP conversion which I also have. I have a very rudimentary drawing of the Service PCP conversion, which in no way could be called a blueprint, but the principles of the conversion are shown. I have no drawings of the Senior CO2 conversion.
    John did CO2 conversions on a few different rifles, most of which I believe went to the states.

    If the Holts LP53 CO2 conversion is by John, it's unusual in having the conversion drawings.

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    Is this the gentleman who did Chrome/ Nickle plated Crosman 600 s?
    One or two still in U.K.

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    LP 53 conversion

    He is indeed Patrick!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    Maybe this one, Jon?
    Very nice too Danny.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    Maybe this one, Jon?
    Yup, that's the puppy

    A search through the archives of this BBS would probably reveal who I sold it to - I forget - but I do recall they were a regular on here, and also knew Lawrie well, as it needed a reseal
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.

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    Thanks KB

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    Quote Originally Posted by Garvin View Post
    Maybe this one, Jon?
    That is sooooo cool!.......love it

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    Listing now includes a picture of the LP53 conversion.

    http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com...3334&saletype=

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    Nicely done -as one would expect from Mr Walker.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Abasmajor View Post
    Listing now includes a picture of the LP53 conversion.

    http://auctions.holtsauctioneers.com...3334&saletype=

    Brian
    Thanks for that heads up, Brian.

    Interesting pistol. Very discreet!

    You would think this pistol would be quite easy to convert to 12gm CO2 bulbs as well as bulk fill - for those with the know-how - because the screw cap is already there?
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