Original British WWI Lewis Machine Gun Torch Cut Demilitarized Receiver with Cut Internals One-of-a-Kind a fifth squadron was created

a fifth squadron was created

Original chinstrap is also included with period repairs but it is intact

sling swivels and iron ramrod

The bayonet is dated in 1918 by Springfield Arsenal serial numbered 971016 (correct for production in 1918)

Original British WWI Lewis Machine Gun Torch Cut Demilitarized Receiver with Cut Internals One-of-a-Kind a fifth squadron was createdOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a most unfortunately situation. This Lewis LMG receiver was torched to comply with U. S. BATF regulations, however the gun was never stripped of the internal parts before torching, so they got torched with it, making a mess. Still with a portion of the barrel stub, a portion of the bolt and almost all of the top cover. Also a bit of the operating rod is present. Feed Tray is marked: Manufactured by The