Original U.S. WWI WWII Browning M1917 MG Wood Ammunition Box m The weapon remained in first-line

The weapon remained in first-line service with Italian forces throughout the war

so it is probably silver plated brass

single-edged

The Gibson Girl transmitters were used by military and civilian aircraft and ships into the 1960s

Original U.S. WWI WWII Browning M1917 MG Wood Ammunition Box m The weapon remained in first-lineOriginal Item: One only. This is a great example of the hard to find U. S. Browning M1917 & M1917A1 water cooled Machine Gun Ammunition box. As originally constructed, these had a hinged lid with inset leather carry handle and spring loaded closing locking latch. This example still has the leather handle, however it has broken, and is in delicate condition. These were originally produced in plain wood finish, with OD green on the metal fittings, as