Original British WWI .303 cal Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Mk I Parts Set Hand Select:Yes as opposed to brass with

as opposed to brass with a bakelite cup as often seen

Barrel and action retain much blueing that has matured beautifully

the rigid airship was uniquely qualified to perform that role at a time before long-range aircraft and advanced radar

- Dated 1944

The citation reads:“For extraordinary heroism in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault and capture of Okinawa

Original British WWI .303 cal Hotchkiss Portable Machine Gun Mk I Parts Set Hand Select:Yes as opposed to brass withOriginal Item: Dating from the WWI era these British Hotchkiss Pattern machine guns were designated as cavalry guns and became known as the Portative. Issued for field use on a small crow's foot tripod these were also installed in WWI tanks. In . 303 cal. they were fed using metal feed strips. Each set comes with its tripod and detachable shoulder stock. All parts included (except receiver). An extremely RARE and unusual WWI machine gun parts set