L1A1 SLR Transportation Case

Accession Number REL35255
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm accessory
Physical description Metal, Paint, Wood
Maker Small Arms Factory, Lithgow
Place made Australia
Date made c 1985
Conflict Period 1970-1979
Period 1960-1969
Period 1990-1999
Vietnam, 1962-1975
Period 1980-1989
Description

L1A1 rifle storage container made from wood and metal. The container is designed to hold eight L1A1 rifles and their accompanying accessories and accoutrements. The box lid and frame are made from metal and the box walls from wooden sheeting. The metal lid is hinged and there are two lockable clip locks. The box is painted green and has some yellow and black camouflage patterns sprayed on. Markings - BOX 4; 66-122-8667.

History / Summary

Storage container used by the Australian Army to transport and store L1A1 rifles and accessories.