WWII US model 1918A1 BAR Implement Box
Item #: WR1315
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This is a leather case used for carrying spare parts and accessories for the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle used during WWI and WWII. The leather boxes were usually carried in one of the pockets of the BAR ammunition belt, but were occasionally fitted with the M1910 belt hook or sewn on belt loops. This one has been modified for the Marine Corps to be worn on the BAR cartridge belt. The wire bail used with this box allows it to be clipped on over the belt itself instead of being carried in one of the cartridge belt pockets. The official list of items to be carried in the leather case were: 1 fabric container, large, for these spare parts; 1 extractor, 1 extractor spring, 2 firing pins, 1 sear spring, 1 connector, 1 magazine catch spring, 1 gas cylinder tube retaining pin, 1 trigger guard retaining pin, 1 fabric container, small, for these parts; 1 recoil spring, 1 combination tool, 1 thong cleaner, 1 oil can, MkII, 1 gas cylinder cleaning tool, 1 ruptured cartridge extractor, MkII. That's a lot of stuff for this little box! The leather case measures 5 1/4" wide, 3 1/2" tall and 2" deep. This one has seen some honest use. The russet brown leather shows moderate wear overall. The stitching is still very strong on the case. The leather closure tab looks to have broken at some point and has had an aluminum tab riveted on to extend it to full length again. The front of the case under the outer flap is stamped B.L.G. CO./8-42. This one looks great and will look great in your Marine Corps BAR gunner display.
Shipping Weight:
1 lb
Your Price $45.00 USD
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