{"product_id":"original-british-army-mk-iv-lee-enfield-brass-rifle-oil-bottle-complete-with-applicator-broad-arrow-crown-62-b-inspection-mark-c-1906-1925-copy","title":"Original British Army Mk IV Lee-Enfield Brass Rifle Oil Bottle – Complete with Applicator – Broad Arrow \u0026 Crown\/62\/B Inspection Mark – c.1906–1925","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original British Army \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMk IV brass rifle oil bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued for use with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLee-Enfield family of service rifles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including the SMLE No.1 Mk III and early No.4 rifles. Designed to fit within the rifle’s butt trap, these oil bottles formed an essential part of the soldier’s cleaning kit, providing lubrication for routine maintenance in service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal brass body, knurled brass screw cap, steel oil applicator\/spoon and sealing washer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it a complete and increasingly difficult-to-find example. The steel applicator shows honest service wear and light surface oxidation consistent with age, while the brass body retains an attractive original patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bottle is of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMk IV flat-bottom pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduced in the early 20th century and remaining in British military service through both World Wars. No clear military acceptance or manufacturer’s markings are visible on this example, which is not unusual, as many surviving bottles have lightly struck or worn markings after decades of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA genuine piece of British military field equipment and an excellent accessory for a Lee-Enfield rifle display, First or Second World War collection, or British Army militaria display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal British Army Mk IV rifle oil bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrass construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-bottom Mk IV pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with original steel oil applicator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal knurled brass screw cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal sealing washer fitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Lee-Enfield and SMLE rifle displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCirca \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1906–1945\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine military issue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57304992973175,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/9263\/6991\/files\/DEC167A0-BFE9-44A2-BF72-C5E94A9FF8FD.jpg?v=1784142253","url":"https:\/\/tjsmilitaria.co.uk\/products\/original-british-army-mk-iv-lee-enfield-brass-rifle-oil-bottle-complete-with-applicator-broad-arrow-crown-62-b-inspection-mark-c-1906-1925-copy","provider":"Tom \u0026 Jerrys Militaria and Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}