British SMLE Mk I Butt Swivel Base, Broad Arrow Marked British Artwork & Posters Arthur Pritchard of the 3rd

Arthur Pritchard of the 3rd Royal Berkshire Regiment these were originally produced by the arms company W

these Tommy Helmet covers are marked with Maker's name and date

This buckle features the standard stamped metal box construction

the handle like the Don Cossack shashka does not go inside the scabbard

British SMLE Mk I Butt Swivel Base, Broad Arrow Marked British Artwork & Posters Arthur Pritchard of the 3rdOriginal Item: Another of those rare events in antique arms: we? ve found a small supply of the screw in butt swivel bases that were unique to the very first Mark of the SMLE. The base has a large integral screw rather than separate base and screws like later marks. Before the SMLE, Metfords and Enfields used a similar butt swivel base, but it was machined with a narrow waist. This group is a special prize in that most of the swivel bases are