Deactivated .303 BSA Model 1914 LEWIS Gun

Here at Colchester militaria we have these deactivated WWI Lewis Gun. The Lewis was developed in the United States in 1911. At 12 kg it was far lighter than the Vickers Machine-Gun making it a lot easier to move from one position to another quickly Another advantage of the Lewis is that six of these guns could be made in the time taken to produce one Vickers gun. In 1915 the British Army decided to purchase the gun for use on the Western Front. Although a little too heavy for efficient portable use, it became the standard support weapon for the British infantry during the First World War. This example was made by the Birmingham Small Arms Factory (BSA).

Our deactivated weapons have been deactivated in the UK and have been certified either by the London or Birmingham proof, they are both proof stamped and certificated stated the weapons has been deactivated to UK regulations.

Note - Picture is for illustration only (stock image) - No Sling included.

Condition: Used

Product Number: #CM003013

Please note we will NOT ship outside the United Kingdom.

Legal Notice:

Under the Police and Crime Act 1988 a Deactivated Gun is not certified a firearm by virtue of its deactivation, however it is a legal responsibility of the owner to prove its certification via a mark of proof and certification. Please note that in order to maintain its deactivated status - the deactivated weapon must, post deactivation, remain in its complete deactivated state. If post deactivation the weapon is disassembled and its parts are then capable of being reassembled into a working weapon ? they revert to the status of component parts. Colchester Militaria will therefore be holding an in house Policy to Operate a Challenge 21 or Challenge 25 policy : This means that if the person appears to be under 21 or 25, they will be asked to verify that they are 18 or over by showing valid proof of age. (passport/ driving licence). Colchester Militaria will not sell deactivated weapons to any person under 18.