MACHINE GUN, Vickers.
H1992.38
This gun was probably made, used, damaged and repaired in WW1. It was reissued in WW2 but because of the damage it was used only as a training arm and / or EMERGENCY USE, hence the initials E. Y. stamped on top rear of water jacket. The Vickers was the standard M. G. of Britain and Australia through both wars. Made in huge numbers, it was a licenced adaption of the MAXIM gun. Serial No: L64 Proof Marks: British and Australian Accessories: Modifications: Bore: Barrel Shape: round Sights: adjustable rear, blade fore Calibre: .303inch Charge/Projectile: Mk VII cordite cartridge Ignition: centre fire Action: automatic Previous registration: USI 139k
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1992.38 |
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| Accession Date: | 3 Mar 1992 |
Material
| Brass/Metal | Steel, brass, rubber |
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| Rubber/Natural Resin |
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| Steel/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 630mm | barrel |
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| ov | 110cm |
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