Details on Lewis Gun Ammo Crate

[Rob Beale]

I have measured mine up and the Lid is 19.25" x 10.25" with the edge rolled around a 1/8" dia wire. There are two hinges which are on the inside. There is felt around the inside edge of the lid to seal against the box.

The base is 18.75" x 9.25", and the sides are 6.5" with out the lid.
The upper sdges of the box are rolled around a 1/8" dia wire too.
The front, base and back are a single piece, and the ends are joined to them by a double folded joint on the outside, so the ends are slightly recessed.

There was a central partition rivetted to the front, back and base, and no sign of felt in the box.

The carry handle is a 1" x 1/8" leather strap 13" long. It has a 3/4" piece rivetted to each end to keep it in place in the brackets, and the ends of the strap are 11.5" apart when the strap is pulled out.

The stencilling is over painted but reads:
BOX CARRIER MAGAZINE LEWIS 303 MG MKI

I will post some close up detail pics tomorrow.

cheers
Rob