British Vickers MMG Level, Spirit, M.G. Mark 1: Rabone Receiver In short they removed the

In short they removed the Safety catch and changed the butt plate and re-stamped the receiver as a COST CUTTING expedient

The rear sight is what's known as the two-leaf Express sight

complete with rims and original rubber tires

The grip is an outstanding black celluloid-over-wood base

British Vickers MMG Level, Spirit, M.G. Mark 1: Rabone Receiver In short they removed theOriginal Item: The Vickers Medium Machine Gun was used often for indirect fire much like an artillery piece, especially during the First World War. In order to set the gun up for indirect fire, it must be initially leveled, so part of the kit of each gun included a level. We have a few of these tools, manufactured by two different makers, Stanley and Rabone. All have the British Ordnance broad arrow acceptance mark. This is the Rabone. The Rabone