Original British WWI Era Lewis Light Machine Gun Bipod Mk III Hand Select:Yes This suggests that the barrel

This suggests that the barrel was shortened from the muzzle AND the chamber

The celluloid is still mostly intact

one of the T-2's test pilots

and if the trigger is not held back it can stick at half cock

039 enlisted men

Original British WWI Era Lewis Light Machine Gun Bipod Mk III Hand Select:Yes This suggests that the barrelOriginal Item: Very Few Available. The Lewis light machine gun was issued in very large quantities during WW1 and WW2. Of the numerous mounting schemes that were developed, by far the most popular was the "Mount, Field, . 303 inch Lewis Gun, Mark III." It consists of a mounting band that encircles the barrel jacket and two folding legs. The legs are adjustable for length and include folding "shoes" that prevents the legs from sinking into soft earth.