British Vickers Tripod Mounting Stop: Early Configuration (One Only) German Antique Guns The initial assault on Sicily

The initial assault on Sicily

guide and buffer (no bolt handle)

we were helping the British fight the Axis powers by providing massive amounts of aid

and the quantity delivered was not sufficient to re-equip all divisions

Ammunition was in a detachable magazine holding 15 rounds

British Vickers Tripod Mounting Stop: Early Configuration (One Only) German Antique Guns The initial assault on SicilyOriginal Item: The first few Vickers guns did not have a tripod stop, and as a result if the gun were tilted to far upwards, the fusee spring cover could be damaged. Consequently, the stop was added to the left receiver plate. The very first stops had a triangular lightening cut, but this was dropped very early. This is the only one IMA has seen.