Original British WWI Hotchkiss Portative Display Light Machine Gun MG 34 Ammo Storage Operation was accomplished by first

Operation was accomplished by first screwing down the firing pin

The khaki or later olive drab canvas M-1943 cover had a foldover flap with snap closure and a hook on the back for attachment to a utility belt or pack

A XIX Corp member recounted:

is ready to display

New York Infantry was organized at Saratoga

Original British WWI Hotchkiss Portative Display Light Machine Gun MG 34 Ammo Storage Operation was accomplished by firstOriginal Item: British WWI manufacture, this is the Hotchkiss . 30 Caliber pattern Portative cavalry Display Machine Guns constructed from all original parts on a machined display receiver. Complete with markings, Crows Foot Tripod and detachable "L" shoulder stock. These were extensively used in WWI, being the first portable machine gun. Very intricate and very rare. Hotchkiss Mark I Light Machine Gun In British Service The Hotchkiss Portative has a