Saving Old Seagulls

Hi Hugo, Regarding the Mag coil. I am not sure where the plug lead is which goes into the bottom of mag coil. I found a wire which goes across from a brass plate to the coil and tested that for continuity and it lit up, but it could also be a ground wire. (see picture) I'd love to restore it myself ...

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Hi guys, I checked the prices for shipping and it comes to between 50 and 60 euros. I will try to see if the Magneto is still works as soon as I figure out how to do it. Are there any other photos or numbers you need??
Cheers,
Ray

Thank you all for this great information. I did not realize there was such a tight-knit community of Marston fans!
This is indeed inspiring!
Cheers,
Ray

Hi Hugo,
Here are the rest of the photos you requested.
Cheers,
Ray

Hi Hugo,
Thank you for your reply! First here are some of the photos you requested. I will photograph more of the magneto and the gas tank. What do you think I should ask for? I had one offer for 60 Euros.
Cheers,
Raymond

I recently came into the possession of a British Seagull with the serial number SD571P3. Built in large numbers during WWII for the invasion of Europe for use on rivers and canals, many of them were re-purposed for civilian use. How this one made its way to Leipzig, Germany, far away from the invasi...