Original World War one Savage Arms Co Lewis gun transit chest.Very rare Savage transit chest for one Lewis gun as supplied to Canadian and British forces in WW I .The chest is stenciled on both ends lot No.112 .303 S.A. Co. The outside lid shows a diamond shaped marking which might be for regimental or battalion identification. A torn paper list dated September 1916 glued inside the lid lists the spare parts and accessories to be supplied by Savage under a British govt contract dated December 1915. For the complete schedule of parts consult the Collector Grade Publication the Belgian Rattlesnake page 111. The chest is available in the shop. Contact us for shipping charges. Price 850€.
