Vickers Rear Cover, Stripped, WW2, SELECT Brown Bess the screw will most likely

the screw will most likely require fitting

It was superceded in 1898 with the introduction of the Gew 98 rifle also in an updated version of the same caliber and many 88s were updated and then marked with a small "S" on the receiver ring to indicate it could be used with the upgraded ammunition

The M8 Snout Gas Mask was designed for use by assault troops where lightweight is the most important factor

opens and closes

Taken at the Battle of Batung Maru

Vickers Rear Cover, Stripped, WW2, SELECT Brown Bess the screw will most likelyOriginal Item: The rear covers of early Vickers guns had hollow ramps, but the milled out sections were soon abandoned, leaving the ramps solid. Machining time was reduced by this move. The SELECT grade look unissued