Original British WWII Vickers MMG Muzzle Cup Mk II Hand Select:Yes A general issue of 1958

A general issue of 1958 Pattern webbing consisted of a belt

The soft recoil feature allowed the gun to recoil straight back against a spring

This pattern developed in 1871 Tall White Pith Helmet as used in the ZULU Wars and the various Indian Campaigns

We have only ever encountered three original examples

Original British WWII Vickers MMG Muzzle Cup Mk II Hand Select:Yes A general issue of 1958Original Item: The muzzle cup is an important part of the recoil system of the Vickers Medium Machine Gun. Although the gun is technically called a "recoil operated" system, in fact a strong boost from the muzzle gasses is critical for dependable operation. This boost is provided by the muzzle cup, screwed onto the muzzle of the gun barrel. It is good to keep one or two spare muzzle cups close by as they were always included in support parts kits for