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    Lewis Gun Transit Chest

    Was not sure where to post this, but since it was LMG related I figured I would start here. This was recent $25 antique mall find here in the US.
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    Would the Vickers and Lewis fit in the same chest? Are these very common? I assume it has been repainted.

    Now I just wish I had the Lewis to go in it.
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    Yep, made to take both weapons. Not at the same time though!

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    For the Lewis does it fit in with the buttstock attached

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    Very nice pick up for that price, now you just need something to go in it.

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    Also the basis for converting to hold another Vickers made gun. Off the top of my head I can't remember if its the Vickers-Berthier LMG or the Vickers K/GO. Either way I have the drawings on the proper computer so I'll look it up later. Nice find. Getting the chests for what I've kept is something I must get around to.

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    Nice find. The butt is removed to fit the Lewis in the chest.

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    Thanks Brian. Now only if I had a Lewis to go in it. To dream!

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    The orange painted inside is typical of the Lithgow (Australiaicon) chests.

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    I sold my Lewis in October to a friend in Virginia.

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    location and stowage of the Lewis butt in the chest.
    Sorry for the late response, just no time for the computer right now.Attachment 59585

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