Original U.S. WWI Rare 27th Division AEF Unit-Marked M1917 “American Enfield” Rifle Action (Breech) Cover - 101st Cavalry NY M3 Grease Gun Grip width:

Grip width:

125 inches

and it does show clear rifling

though there is definitely finish loss and light oxidation pitting from weathering

The grips have the correct ground flat washers for the time period

Original U.S. WWI Rare 27th Division AEF Unit-Marked M1917 “American Enfield” Rifle Action (Breech) Cover - 101st Cavalry NY M3 Grease Gun Grip width:Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a rather rare rifle accessory from WWI. A breech cover was used to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the action of a rifle when it was being carried on a long and dusty march. The Lee Enfield breech cover was used from the First World War through to the Second and was a short cover that protected the bolt and magazine. The cover is unit marked to the 101st New York Cavalry which