Army Equipment Shop in Sheffield? [Archive]

GazB

07-01-2005, 13:25

Hi,

Looking for an army shop in Sheffield to get some kit from (sleeping bag, boots, mosquito net, desert clothing etc).

Anybody know of any decent places? I know there is a stall on the Moor, but I could do with a place where I can try the stuff on.

Thanks in advance,

Gaz

Bilge

07-01-2005, 13:27

There's a place on London Road [on left as you head out of town, past the Cremorne pub] that seems to sell that kind of stuff.

jackthedog

07-01-2005, 13:43

Originally posted by Bilge
There's a place on London Road [on left as you head out of town, past the Cremorne pub] that seems to sell that kind of stuff.

Yeah, Jay Jays - opposite the Vietnamese Noodle Bar place on London Road.

If they dont have what you need, try taking a drive out to Anchor Supplies in Ripley for a huge selection of demobbed stuff in a large warehouse. Tents, engine parts, torches, clothes, tools, everything.

They sell tanks and stuff too!

www.anchorsupplies.com

nick2

07-01-2005, 13:58

There used to be an army supluss warehouse down near Kelham Island, I don't know if it's still there.

iffypop

07-01-2005, 14:12

Originally posted by jackthedog
They sell tanks and stuff too!

! I get pictures of a car sales yard, full of tanks with flourescent colour price tags in the corner.. with a sleazy guy trying to tell you 'she's a nice runner, never been hit once you know' :)

nick2

07-01-2005, 14:18

Originally posted by iffypop
! I get pictures of a car sales yard, full of tanks with flourescent colour price tags in the corner.. with a sleazy guy trying to tell you 'she's a nice runner, never been hit once you know' :)

or a sign saying "sunroof !"

depoix

07-01-2005, 15:02

jay jay,s 2555819 he,ll sort you out,used him a lot myself, just after cremone pub, london road, usually has a union jack outside........regards.......

WallBuilder

07-01-2005, 15:03

I was living for two years literally yards from Anchor Army Surplus and just loved the place. Bought all sorts of bits and pieces from there including the majority of my tools and was very tempted by the radar system they were once flogging.
There was an army surplus shop at Darnall by the main crossroads but it has been a few years since I was last in that area.

nick2

07-01-2005, 15:06

Originally posted by WALLBUILDER
There was an army surplus shop at Darnall by the main crossroads but it has been a few years since I was last in that area.

That one closed a couple of years ago :(

D2J

07-01-2005, 15:22

There is a guy who has a stall at the bottom of the Moor that sells all that kinda gear.. Can't remember what days he is there!

Sorry!

nick2

07-01-2005, 15:33

There is usually at least one person in Chesterfield Market on "junk market" day, i think it's Thursday.

Draggletail

07-01-2005, 15:43

Originally posted by Deejay
There is a guy who has a stall at the bottom of the Moor that sells all that kinda gear.. Can't remember what days he is there!

Sorry!
He does a good price compared to Jay Jays, but he is unreliable about turning up. Should have been there yesterday - I wanted some boots of him. Not there :(

GazB

10-01-2005, 10:02

Hi all,

Thanks for all the responses. I went to JJ's at the weekend but didn't find what I was looking for.

Running short of time (about 10 days left), so does anyone know any good, reliable army store websites?

Price isn't an issue, but delivery time and reliability are very important!

Regards

GazB

Draggletail

10-01-2005, 10:30

This place in Nottingham. Also have an outlet in Derbyshire I think.:)
http://www.anchorsupplies.com/notmap.htm

foo_fighter

10-01-2005, 10:41

Originally posted by GazB
Running short of time (about 10 days left), so does anyone know any good, reliable army store websites?

Price isn't an issue, but delivery time and reliability are very important!

Try here:

http://www.silvermans.co.uk/

price better not be an issue, 'cos they're expensive, but good.

Sell loads of gear, new and used.

gremlin_mick

10-01-2005, 11:12

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/index.html

http://www.arktisltd.co.uk/index1.htm

http://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/military/index.htm

cruella

10-01-2005, 11:16

There is a new Army Surplus supply shop opened up on Mansfield Road, Intake...Support your local shops!!!
They seem to have a good selection.

alchresearch

10-01-2005, 12:13

Originally posted by nick2
There used to be an army supluss warehouse down near Kelham Island, I don't know if it's still there.

It's a strange place that, sometimes it's there and sometimes not.

I heartily recommend JayJays on London.

Don_Kiddick

11-01-2005, 05:19

Go on ebay.

search by seller:
look up sfrankish

he's in Heydon Bridge area.

look up jeepandtrailer

he's in Barnsley:thumbsup:

Also jessapuss

in Shropshire. I've used all 3 & am satisfied with them.

Maybe sfrankish, being fairly local, may be able to fix you up with a visit?

Hope this helps

evildrneil

11-01-2005, 07:29

The A-Team always managed with what they could find in the garage!

gremlin_mick

11-01-2005, 09:28

Originally posted by Don_Kiddick
Go on ebay.

search by seller:
look up sfrankish

he's in Heydon Bridge area.

I'll second this. I've had plenty of stuff from this guy...

nick2

11-01-2005, 11:42

Originally posted by alchresearch
It's a strange place that, sometimes it's there and sometimes not.

I heartily recommend JayJays on London.

I got a realy cool wooden hand grenade case from there to keep my playstation games in, the people on the bus looked a bit worried when I dropped it in the luggage rack as I got on :)

GazB

11-01-2005, 13:13

Yesterday I found LOADS of good sites for Desert boots etc on.. but today they've disappeared! The other equipment I've got, but struggling to find a good pai of desert boots that provide ankle support and give good ventilation (looking at spending over £60).

Oh well.. I'll have to hit the desert in a pair of Nike Air's :)

NatalieSheff

11-01-2005, 13:19

there is a place near effingham rd in sheffield near that stupid one lane bridge

nick2

11-01-2005, 13:21

Originally posted by GazB
Yesterday I found LOADS of good sites for Desert boots etc on.. but today they've disappeared! The other equipment I've got, but struggling to find a good pai of desert boots that provide ankle support and give good ventilation (looking at spending over £60).

Oh well.. I'll have to hit the desert in a pair of Nike Air's :)

American E-bay is realy good for American desert army gear.

jackthedog

12-01-2005, 07:54

GazB

12-01-2005, 09:07

Managed to get most of my stuff from The Bunker Direct (http://www.thebunkerdirect.com) and also ordered a top quality bag, 137L capacity :D

Can see the bag here (http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?productId=279)

AJCrowley

12-01-2005, 09:07

the one in darnall has been to let for ages

*but still has all the stock inside it*

Zamo

12-01-2005, 09:14

Originally posted by GazB
Hi all,

Thanks for all the responses. I went to JJ's at the weekend but didn't find what I was looking for.

Running short of time (about 10 days left), so does anyone know any good, reliable army store websites?

Price isn't an issue, but delivery time and reliability are very important!

Regards

GazB

If you can tell us a bit more about the mission you are going on then perhaps we can find a shop specialising in the right sort of equipment.

For example, is it going to be an undercover operation requiring cunning disguises, shoes with hidden transmitter and cyanide tablets or is it more your full beach assault type mission requiring an amphibious vehicle, armour piercing bazooka's and full air support?

I just want to make sure my advice is as relevant as possible before answering.

GazB

12-01-2005, 09:51

Any need for the sarcasm? There's always one :rolleyes:

Let's just say I'm spending 6 months in "warmer climates".

CaptainSleep

12-01-2005, 10:53

Just out of interest how much does it cost to buy a tank?

jackthedog

12-01-2005, 11:23

Originally posted by CaptainSleep
Just out of interest how much does it cost to buy a tank?

Anchor have an Alvis Saracen for about £5000 I think.

Lovely to drive (Rolls Royce engine), great family vehicle (seats about 8 people), really safe (fully armoured and mine protected), if a little on the big side...

Visibility is not as great as you'd find on most modern cars (general lack of windows) but with your other half as commander sat in the turret, you'd be fine reversing it in Tesco car park.

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/10066.jpg

Okay, so it's not technically a tank. But driving a tank around would be silly.

Zamo

12-01-2005, 13:09

Originally posted by GazB
Any need for the sarcasm? There's always one :rolleyes:

Let's just say I'm spending 6 months in "warmer climates".

Me? Sarcastic? You should try living with me!

By the way, that's a figure of speach and not an invitation for a homosexual cohabitation... I know what you boys who like to dress up as soldiers are like. ;)

GazB

13-01-2005, 10:27

Originally posted by Draggletail
He does a good price compared to Jay Jays, but he is unreliable about turning up. Should have been there yesterday - I wanted some boots of him. Not there :(

I'll second that, I've been out everyday since last week and he was only there once but I didn't have my kitlist with me! Been again today and he isn't there again, typical!

GazB

nick2

13-01-2005, 11:02

Try Chesterfield market today, there used to be a guy who sold army stuff on Thursdays, his stall was at the bottom near Boots.

Don_Kiddick

15-01-2005, 00:13

Originally posted by CaptainSleep
Just out of interest how much does it cost to buy a tank?

www.rytonarms.co.uk

had one last time I went. A big yellow 1 in desert livery.:o

Also have you checked out the adverts in GUN MART magazine?

Ark-Seven

08-02-2005, 21:20

The one in darnall opens up sometimes, they guy opens it doesnt even own it, theres a number to call and he comes out.

Me and a few mates went and we got 20 pairs of NI issue leather combat gloves, 5 pairs of dessert boots, some themral stuff webbin belts and some other random stuff and it came to a tenner cos he has no cencept of money!

not bad to say we sold the gloves on ebay for 14 quid a pair!