Original British SMLE Mk I Rifle Butt Swivel Base by Enfield Hand Select:No We had no idea such

We had no idea such a specialized item existed

These map cases are the smaller of the two

by the amalgamation of the 49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot and the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot

Barrel Length: 32 inches

The scabbard incorporates a double steel hook for attachment to the standard infantry belt

Original British SMLE Mk I Rifle Butt Swivel Base by Enfield Hand Select:No We had no idea suchOriginal Item: Another of those rare events in antique arms: we found a small supply of the screw in butt swivel bases that were unique to the very first Mark of the SMLE. The base has a large integral screw rather than separate base and screws like later marks. Before the SMLE, Metfords and Enfields used a similar butt swivel base, but it was machined with a narrow waist. This group is a special prize in that most of the swivel bases are unissued,