Original U.S. WWI Rare 27th Division AEF Unit-Marked M1917 “American Enfield” Rifle Action (Breech) Cover - 101st Cavalry NY Category_Brunswick Guns Besides the shrapnel holes there

Besides the shrapnel holes there is no other extensive damage visible

and while it has the plate and hammer

The rigging is in fair shape but as mentioned the liner chinstrap is reproduction

so the lock can move a bit in the stock when being cocked

was also recommended by Brigadier General Kempster for a VC for leading the final assault but this was turned down by the C-in-C India

Original U.S. WWI Rare 27th Division AEF Unit-Marked M1917 “American Enfield” Rifle Action (Breech) Cover - 101st Cavalry NY Category_Brunswick Guns Besides the shrapnel holes thereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather rare rifle accessory from WWI. A breech cover was used to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the action of a rifle when it was being carried on a long and dusty march. The Lee Enfield breech cover was used from the First World War through to the Second and was a short cover that protected the bolt and magazine. The cover is unit marked to the 101st New York Cavalry which