Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 German Holsters The Lewis gun was invented

The Lewis gun was invented by US Army Colonel Isaac Newton Lewis in 1911

ve found an old carton with fifteen LEFT-HAND MG 08 receiver side plates

Royal Naval Outfitters

Published in 1847

These "Speed Drums" as they were named came in two varieties

Original Napoleonic French Naval Brandy Keg with Provenance Dated 1798 German Holsters The Lewis gun was inventedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Purchased from the Marine Museum Collection in England this is an Original French Wood Brandy Keg of oval form with iron straps. Measuring 10' x 8' x 5' the Keg is marked on one end with a series of 'TH' stamps. On the other end there is a stamping of a 'Fleur de Lis? over 'A 1' over '97'. On the top center where the stopper is supposed to be located, now missing, is a silver plaque engraved as follows: 'French Naval