British WWII Vickers MG Paratrooper Tripod: Original German Artwork & Posters mohair centerband

mohair centerband

attached to a leather strap

This truly excellent example is beautifully marked with serial number 17619 that is matched on both the barrel and base cup

These should be viewed as “project” guns

it became the British Army's primary machine gun

British WWII Vickers MG Paratrooper Tripod: Original German Artwork & Posters mohair centerbandOriginal Item: ONE ONLY! Truly rare, this is the only ONE we've ever seen. Introduced early in 1945 and discontinued in January 1947 this is the rarest of all the Vickers Tripods. Intended for Airborne use these were principally made of light weight Magnesium. Tripod marked on the crosshead "MOUNT TRIPOD. MG MK. 5" along with various other military acceptance stampings. This is our ONLY example, dated "L. P. 45" and Serial numbered "S25". British M.