Original British WWI Trench Oil Lantern by Collins of Birmingham - Dated 1916 US Civil War the division moved 36 miles

the division moved 36 miles in one day and captured over 100

because ammunition had to be carried forward on a continuous basis

has obtained a small supply of these original issue leather cases

The butt swivel is the SMLE Mk I pattern

Complete the look

Original British WWI Trench Oil Lantern by Collins of Birmingham - Dated 1916 US Civil War the division moved 36 milesOne Only. Original Item. Original Item: Only One Available. Found hanging in an English barn this is a totally original oil lantern manufactured in 1916 expressly for use in the WW1 trenches. Complete with the burner and wick, it retains all four glass panes and the original makers metal plaque embossed: CHRISTOPHER COLLINS LTD., BIRMINGHAM. MANUFACTURERS 1916 Steel outer of the lantern is pitted from exposure but totally original in the black finish