Original British WWI Lewis Gun Gas Cylinder Cleaning Rod Brown Bess Muskets World War II

World War II

Original Item: In another military antiques coup

First introduced in the early 19th century

The photographed example was cleaned to show details

Original British WWI Lewis Gun Gas Cylinder Cleaning Rod Brown Bess Muskets World War IIOriginal Item: The British Lewis Gun was issued with three items specifically for cleaning the gas cylinder: Rod, cleaning, cylinder; Brush, wire, rod,cleaning,cylinder; Mop, rod, cleaning, cylinder. (See William M. Easterly, The Belgian Rattlesnake, 1998, pages 439, 441.) These are listed as components of the "Chest, Vickers or Lewis . 303 inch Gun, Mk. II." Although listed in the book, none of the parts is illustrated. These items are so RARE that