Original British WWI Era Lewis Light Machine Gun Bipod Mk III Hand Select:Yes was the third ship of

was the third ship of her class and the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the 17th state

The celluloid is still mostly intact

Caliber: 10

their experience on the beachhead was disastrous

Original British WWI Era Lewis Light Machine Gun Bipod Mk III Hand Select:Yes was the third ship ofOriginal 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.