Spare parts and tools

The tools and equipment of a Machine Gun Section were carried in different methods depending on the likelihood of breakage or frequency of maintenance. Therefore, items commonly needing repair or cleaning would be carried with the gun team – usually by the No. 2 – while those less common, and as replacements for the gun teams, were carried within the Section transport.

The first item of carrying equipment used was the wallet, which was contained within the case, which was carried at a scale of 1 per gun. Initially the case (with the wallet inside) was carried in the box at a level of 1 per gun but as the Great War progressed, the box was designated on a scale of every two guns, and therefore a Section or Sub-Section item.

It was a requirement to check and clean each part once per year, including barrels being greased (Army Order 471 of 1921), and lock springs of guns and spare locks were never to be left in the “cocked” position.

The references for the photographs shown below are period manuals and other documents.

For a full explanation on the development of the contents, please watch our YouTube video:

The variations that we have found, and demonstrated below, are:

• September 1914
• December 1914
• 1917
• April 1918
• September 1918
• 1923
• 1930
• 1939
• 1941
• 1942
• 1942 (Australia)
• 1944, including Amendment No 1 and Amendment No 2
• 1946
• 1951

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September 1914

The source material for September 1914 consists of an inserted sheet from the spare parts wallet and then the case and box listings from the December 1914 handbook. At this time, one case, wallet and box were carried per gun.

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cup, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Flannelette (2 yards); Gib, No. 2 (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, trigger (1); Pins, tumbler (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/8 x 2 1/4 (1); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough (1); Punches, No. 3, M.G. (1); Punches, No. 5, M.G. (1); Reflector, Mirror, M.G. (1); Screwdriver, Small, M.G. (1); Sear (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3).
Case	Block, feed (1); Funnel (1); Lock (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Boxes, tin, for small parts (2); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cup, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (5); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (2); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, fixing, crank handle (2); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (4); Piston, check lever (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, check lever (2); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (3); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (2); Spring, tangent sight slide (2); Spring, top pawl (1); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1).

December 1914

Wallet	Balance, spring (1); Bush, axis, side levers (1); Cork for plug (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pin-T, fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Pliers, 6-in (1); Plug, clearing (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (1); Tool, combination (1); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (2).
Case	Block, feed (1); Funnel (1); Lock (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Boxes, tin, for small parts (2); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cup, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (5); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (2); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, fixing, crank handle (2); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (4); Piston, check lever (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, check lever (2); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (3); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (2); Spring, tangent sight slide (2); Spring, top pawl (1); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1).

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1917

The Spares Wallet was carried one per gun within the Spare Parts Case and the ‘First-Aid’ Spare Parts Case was carried one per gun by the No. 2 of the MG Detachment. The box was still carried per gun.

Wallet	Balance, spring (1); Bush, axis, side levers (1); Cork for plug (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pin-T, fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Pliers, 6-in (1); Plug, clearing (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (1); Tool, combination (1); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (2).
Case	Block, feed (1); Can, oil (1); Funnel (1); Lock (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Boxes, tin, for small parts (2); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (3); Discs, muzzle attachment (5); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (2); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, fixing, crank handle (2); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (4); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (3); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (3); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (2); Spring, tangent sight slide (2); Spring, top pawl (1); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1).

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April 1918

The Spares Wallet was carried one per gun within the Spare Parts Case and the ‘First-Aid’ Spare Parts Case was carried one per gun by the No. 2 of the MG Detachment. The box was carried with each pair of guns.

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/4-in (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3).
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Funnel (1); Level, spirit, Mark I (1); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (1); Blocks, jamming, with screw and handle, tripod mounting, Mark IV (1); Boxes, tin, for small parts (2); Bushes, axis side levers (2); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (2); Discs, muzzle attachment (5); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (2); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, fixing, crank handle (2); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/4-in (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (2); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (4); Pin-T, fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Protector, muzzle (1); Roller (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (2); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, luminous, back and fore (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (2); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (2); Spring, tangent sight slide (2); Spring, top pawl (1); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Wire gauze, pieces (2).

September 1918

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/4-in (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3).
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Funnel (1); Level, spirit, Mark I (1); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (1); Blocks, jamming, with screw and handle, tripod mounting, Mark IV (1); Boxes, tin, for small parts (2); Bushes, axis side levers (2); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (2); Discs, muzzle attachment (5); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (2); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, fixing, crank handle (2); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/4-in (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (2); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (4); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pin-T, fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screw, clamping, muzzle attachment (2); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, luminous, back and fore (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (2); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (2); Spring, tangent sight slide (2); Spring, top pawl (1); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Wire gauze, pieces (2).

1923

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/4-in (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3).
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Funnel (1); Level, spirit, Mark I (1); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (1); Boxes, tin, for small parts (2); Bushes, axis side levers (2); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (2); Discs, muzzle attachment (5); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (2); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, fixing, crank handle (2); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/4-in (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (2); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (4); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pin-T, fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1 per 2 guns) ;Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, luminous, back and fore (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (2); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (2); Spring, top pawl (1); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Wire gauze, pieces (2).

1930

The Spares Wallet – carried one per gun within the Spare Parts Case. The Spare Parts Case – carried with the gun at all times when in action, by the No. 2 of the Sub-Section. The Spare Parts Box: Carried one per section.

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3).
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Funnel (1); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (3); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Case, spare parts box (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (4); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1 per 2 guns) ;Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, night, back and fore, each (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (4); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (2); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (4).

1939

The Spares Wallet – carried one per gun within the Spare Parts Case. The Spare Parts Case – carried with the gun at all times when in action, by the No. 2 of the Sub-Section. The Spare Parts Box. Carried one per section.

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (1)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (3); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (4); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1 per 2 guns) ;Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, night, back and fore, each (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (4); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (2); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (4).

1941

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (1)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (3); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (4); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1 per 2 guns) ;Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, night, back and fore, each (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (4); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (2); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (4).

1942

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthroughs, double (2); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (2)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Lock (1); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (3); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (4); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, night, back and fore, each (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (4); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (2); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (4).

1942 (Australia)

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (1)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Flannelette, for binding plasticine or luting pads (8yds); Lock (1); Plasticine, or luting (6oz); Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (3); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Collar, roller (1); Corks (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (4); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, keeper, check nuts, long (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Sights, night, back and fore, each (1 set); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (4); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (2); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, belt repairing (1); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (4).

1944

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Levers, bottom, feed blocks (1); Levers, top, RH, feed blocks (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthroughs, double or single (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (1)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Lock (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (1); Pins, split, lever, feedblock (1) Plug, clearing (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1); Washers, leather, MG, Mk. 1 (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (1); Boxes, patch, first-aid (complete) (1); Brush, oil, M.G. (1); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Collar, roller (1); Cork for plug (2); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (8); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (4); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (1); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (1); Roller (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (2); Spring, cover lock (4); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (2); Spring, lock (8); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (4); Spring, trigger bar (4); Washers, adjusting No. 1 (4); Washers, adjusting No. 2 (4); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (8).

1944 Amendment No 1

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Levers, bottom, feed blocks (1); Levers, top, RH, feed blocks (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthroughs, double or single (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (1)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Lock (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (1); Pins, split, lever, feedblock (1) Plug, clearing (.303-inch M.G.) (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1); Washers, leather, MG, Mk. 1 (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (1); Boxes, patch, first-aid (complete) (1); Brush, oil, M.G. (1); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Chains, pin, joint, crosshead (1); Chains, pin, joint, elevating gear (1); Collar, roller (1); Cork for plug (2); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (8); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (4); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, joint, crosshead (1); Pins, joint, elevating gear (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (1); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (1); Roller (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (2); Spring, cover lock (4); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (2); Spring, lock (8); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (4); Spring, trigger bar (4); Washers, adjusting No. 1 (4); Washers, adjusting No. 2 (4); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (8).

1944 Amendment No 2

Wallet	Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Levers, bottom, feed blocks (1); Levers, top, RH, feed blocks (1); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pliers, 6-in (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthroughs, double or single (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (1)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Extractors, Mk. I No. 2 (2); Lock (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (1); Pins, split, lever, feedblock (1) Plug, clearing (.303-inch M.G.) (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet, case, spare parts box (1); Washers, leather, MG, Mk. 1 (1).
Box	Block, feed (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (1); Boxes, patch, first-aid (complete) (1); Brush, oil, M.G. (1); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Chains, pin, joint, crosshead (1); Chains, pin, joint, elevating gear (1); Collar, roller (1); Cork for plug (2); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Fusees, with chain (1); Gibs (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (8); Pins, axis, trigger (1); Pins, axis, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (4); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pins, split, fixing collar roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pin, split, keeper, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, joint, crosshead (1); Pins, joint, elevating gear (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, cork (1); Plugs, front cover catch (1); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (1); Roller (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (2); Spring, cover lock (4); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, fusee with fittings (1); Spring, gib (2); Spring, lock (8); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, sliding shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl (4); Spring, trigger bar (4); Washers, adjusting No. 1 (4); Washers, adjusting No. 2 (4); Washers, packing nut, elevating (Tripod Mk. IV) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (8).

1946

Wallet	Bottles, oil, Mark IV or V (1); Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee W/chain (1); Gib (1); Pins, trigger lock (1); Pins, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, side-cutting, pairs (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pullthrough, double (2); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Reflector, mirror (1); Screwdriver, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, gib (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze, pieces (2)
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Lock, breech (1); Plug, clearing (1); Spring, fusee (1) Tool, combination (1); Wallet (1).
Box	Blocks, feed (2); Boxes, patch, first aid, complete (1); Boxes, small parts (3); Bushes, axis side levers (1); Collar, roller (1); Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Eyelets, long (1/2 oz.); Fusee, with chain (1); Gib (1); Gland, packing (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yds. (4); Pins, trigger lock (1); Pins, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, fixing, crank handle (1); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mk. IV tripod mounting) (6); Pins, split, collar roller (2); Pins, split, bush axis, side levers (1); Pins, split, check nut, long (3); Pin, split, muzzle attachment (1); Pins, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (2); Plug, belt (1); Plug, cork, complete (1); Plugs, front cover catch (2); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (2); Roller (1); Screwdriver, large (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, adjustable (1); Spring, bottom pawl (1); Spring, rear cover lock (2); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, gib (1); Spring, lock (4); Spring, safety catch with piston (2); Spring, sear (2); Spring, shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl feed block (2); Spring, trigger bar (2); Strips, long (25); Strips, short (25); Tool, repairing belts (1); Washers, elevating nut (Tripod Mk. IV) (4); Wire gauze, pieces (6). One screw, clamp, checking traverse is carried in each platoon.

1951

The Spares Wallet – carried one per gun within the Spare Parts Case. The Spare Parts Case – carried with the gun at all times when in action, by the No. 2 of the Sub-Section. The Spare Parts Box – Carried one per section.

Wallet	Bottle, oil, Mark 4 or 5 (1); Cork for plug (1); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, Muzzle attachment (1); Fuzee, with chain (1); Levers, bottom (1); Levers, top (1); Packing, asbestos (1); Pins, split, lever feed block (1); Pins, trigger lock (1); Pins, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (2); Pins, keep, split, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-inches (for Mark 4 tripod mounting) (3); Pliers, side cutting, pliers (1); Protector, muzzle (1); Pull-through double (1); Punches, No. 3 (1); Punches, No. 5 (1); Screwdrivers, small (1); Sear, with spring (1); Springs, lock (2); Trigger (1); Tumbler (1); Washer, adjusting, No. 1, .003-in (3); Washer, adjusting, No. 2, .005-in (3); Wire gauze (pieces) (2); Washers leather (1).
Case	Balance, spring (1); Can, oil (1); Extractors (2); Lock, breech (1); Plug, clearing (1); Spring, fusee (1); Tool, combination (1); Wallet (1).
Box	Block, feed, R.H. (2); Boxes, tin, for small parts (1); Boxes, patch, first-aid (complete) (1); Brushes, oil, MG (1); Bush, axis side levers (1); Chains, crosshead joint (1); Collar, roller (1); Cork for plug (2); Cups, muzzle attachment (1); Discs, muzzle attachment (4); Fusee, with chain (1); Gib (1); Hammer (1); Lever, extractor, left (1); Lever, extractor, right (1); Packing, asbestos, 5-yard pieces (8); Pins, crosshead joint (1); Pins, elevating joint (1); Pins, keep, split, 1/16-in. x 1-in. (3); Pins, trigger lock (1); Pins, tumbler (1); Pins, firing (4); Pins, split, collar, roller (2); Pins, split, keeper, 1/8-in. x 2 1/2-in (for Mark 4 tripod mounting) (6); Pins, split, bush, axis, side lever (1); Pins, muzzle attachment (1); Pin, “T” fixing rear-crosspiece (1); Plug, cork, complete (1); Plugs, front cover catch (1); Plug, screwed (1); Plunger, front, cover catch (1); Roller (1); Screws, clamp, checking traverse (1); Sight, fore (1); Sight, tangent (1); Spanner, shifting (1); Spring, bottom pawl (2); Spring, rear cover lock (4); Spring, front cover catch (2); Spring, gib (2); Spring, lock (8); Spring, safety catch with piston (4); Spring, sear (2); Spring, shutter catch (2); Spring, tangent sight (1); Spring, top pawl feed block (4); Spring, trigger bar (4); Washers, adjusting No. 1 (4); Washers, adjusting No. 2 (4); Washers, elevating nut (tripod Mk 4) (6); Wire gauze, pieces (8).

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Sources:

• Australian Military Forces (1942), Small Arms Training Volume I, Pamphlet No. 7, .303-inch Machine Gun, Part I – Mechanical Subjects. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office.
• The National Archives, WO 123/63 Army Order 1921.
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• War Office, (1914b), Handbook on the .303-in. Vickers Machine Gun (Magazine Rifle Chamber) Mounted on Tripod Mounting, Mark IV. London: His Majesty’s Stationery Office.
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