Original British SMLE Mk I Rifle Butt Swivel Base by Enfield Hand Select:No Traditionally made by "Hobson’s and

Traditionally made by "Hobson’s and Sons of London" a company in founded in 1850 and still in existence today

truncheons were carried in a special long pocket of the uniform trousers

fabric maps could endure the most arduous conditions and would not disintegrate if wet

As you might expect

original WW2 issue in wonderful condition and very usable with any equipment

Original British SMLE Mk I Rifle Butt Swivel Base by Enfield Hand Select:No Traditionally made by "Hobson’s andOriginal Item: Another of those rare events in antique arms: we found a small supply of the screw in butt swivel bases that were unique to the very first Mark of the SMLE. The base has a large integral screw rather than separate base and screws like later marks. Before the SMLE, Metfords and Enfields used a similar butt swivel base, but it was machined with a narrow waist. This group is a special prize in that most of the swivel bases are unissued,