| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Pozieres Area, Pozieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM07657 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Physical description | Metal |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Pozieres Losses |
| Maker |
Birmingham Small Arms Co Ltd |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Remains of a Lewis Light Machine Gun found at Pozieres : 6 Battalion, AIF
Description
Remains of a Lewis Light Machine Gun. Badly rusted and damaged. Missing the butt and barrel jacket. The barrel and cooling fins are bent from possibly being run over by a vehicle. The centre disc from a 47 round ammunition drum magazine is still attached to the top of the gun. There is some white paint on the heel of the pistol grip.
History / Summary
This gun was used by the 6th Battalion AIF and found near the crossing of Chalk Pit Road and First Aid Trench at Pozieres on 16 August 1917.