Original British WWII Oil Container: Can, Oil, Small Arms, Mk III Vickers MMG Original grey/black WWII paint and

Original grey/black WWII paint and markings

these are brown Leather Rifle Slings originally introduced at the end of the 19th century and issued up until the early years of WWII when webbing superseded them

Terssens were eventually withdrawn from service

6" shorter than the standard Infantry Musket

Original British WWII Oil Container: Can, Oil, Small Arms, Mk III Vickers MMG Original grey/black WWII paint andOriginal Item: The following oil containers were issued for use with British machine guns during the first and second world wars. All are original issue. (See Dolf Goldsmith, The Grand Old Lady Of No Mans Land, page 506.) Can, Oil, Small Arms, Mk III. Introduced just before WW 2 in 1938 for use with the Bren LMG, but also issued with Vickers and other British machine guns. Very well made of brass with machined cap with attached brush. This is the