{"product_id":"original-british-army-mk-iv-lee-enfield-brass-rifle-oil-bottle-complete-with-applicator-broad-arrow-crown-62-b-inspection-mark-c-1906-1925","title":"Original British Army Mk IV Lee-Enfield Brass Rifle Oil Bottle – Complete with Applicator – Broad Arrow \u0026 Crown\/62\/B Inspection Mark – c.1906–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original British Army \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMk IV brass rifle oil bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued for use with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLee-Enfield family of service rifles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the SMLE No.1 Mk III and early Lee-Enfield variants. Designed to fit inside the rifle’s butt trap, these compact oil bottles were an essential part of every soldier’s cleaning kit, providing lubrication for the rifle while on active service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is a desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specimen, retaining its original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass screw cap, black sealing washer and steel oil applicator\/spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, features that are often missing on surviving examples.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flat-bottomed brass body identifies it as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMk IV pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduced in the early 20th century and widely used throughout the First World War and into the inter-war period. The base is stamped with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish War Department Broad Arrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, together with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown over “62” and “B” inspection mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, denoting official government acceptance and inspection at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirmingham\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished in an attractive aged brass patina with honest service wear, this is an excellent original accessory for a Lee-Enfield rifle display, British Army collection or First World War militaria display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine and increasingly difficult-to-find complete example of a classic piece of British military equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal British Army Mk IV rifle oil bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with original steel applicator\/spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal brass screw cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal sealing washer fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish War Department Broad Arrow marked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrown \/ 62 \/ B government inspection mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Lee-Enfield and SMLE rifle displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCirca \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1906–1925\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% original military issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57304937726327,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/2361EB0F-3C2D-487D-A41D-64EE9DFD115C.jpg?v=1784145515","url":"https:\/\/tommies-militaria-and-collectables.myshopify.com\/products\/original-british-army-mk-iv-lee-enfield-brass-rifle-oil-bottle-complete-with-applicator-broad-arrow-crown-62-b-inspection-mark-c-1906-1925","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}