Original British 2nd Boer War Regimentally Marked Trench Lantern Case by Bulpitt & Sons - Dated 1896 British Field Gear many variants of the AKM

many variants of the AKM exist such as the AKMS

also known as "VB grenade"

where it was fitted with a rifled barrel of 41 inches long

along with XV Corps' other three divisions

The stingray skin (Sa-Me) grip definitely shows wear

Original British 2nd Boer War Regimentally Marked Trench Lantern Case by Bulpitt & Sons - Dated 1896 British Field Gear many variants of the AKMOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a really stellar piece from the Boer War, a trench lantern case by Bulpitt & Sons of Birmingham dated 1896, which has been painted in a deep shade of brown commonly seen on items used in the Boer War. The front of the case is painted with E 2, likely Company E of the 2nd Regiment. The case measures 12 x 6 x 1. The carrying strap is still present but it is broken as shown. Bulpitt & Sons were well known makers