Original British WWI Lewis Gun Gas Cylinder Cleaning Rod Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Gorle was born in Southsea

Gorle was born in Southsea on 6 May 1896 and educated at Malvern College and Rugby School

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Original British WWI Lewis Gun Gas Cylinder Cleaning Rod Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Gorle was born in SouthseaOriginal Item: The British Lewis Gun was issued with three items specifically for cleaning the gas cylinder: Rod, cleaning, cylinder; Brush, wire, rod,cleaning,cylinder; Mop, rod, cleaning, cylinder. (See William M. Easterly, The Belgian Rattlesnake, 1998, pages 439, 441.) These are listed as components of the "Chest, Vickers or Lewis . 303 inch Gun, Mk. II." Although listed in the book, none of the parts is illustrated. These items are so RARE that