Cleaning kits, components and supplies for Commonwealth forces using the British 303 in Lee Enfield No 4 Rifles, No5 Carbines an their derivatives (and their Nato 7.62 x 51mm successors). Sold as an assembled kit, or mix and match to build your own.
303 series Steel Tin - Good for No4 & No5 - Armory refurbished - in use from 1943 through to @1970 features 3 internal partitions and a slot in the lid for gauze - unmarked - good condition.
1970's Simplified Steel Tin - Marked with the NATO number for 7.62 x 51mm devices, 3 internal partitions, flat lid and base, no gauze clip in the lid. Often seen in the L42 transit chest.
1980's Repainted Simplified Steel Tin - Marked with the NATO number for 7.62 x 51mm devices. 3 internal partitions, raised lid, no gauze clip in the lid. These went to war in the Falklands and kept "Thatchers army" busy repainting them.
Oilers!
Brass Mk3 - earlier rounded base - cannot be stood up.
Brass Mk4 (1905-1950) - various complete and partial markings - used with good seal.
Unmarked base, CA on lid (marked "CA" lid in description)
Plastic - Australian Lithgow - 7 Pointed Star on the bases - used with good seal
Commonwealth Plastic 1940's+ NOS. Black or brown (opaque or clear).
Black hollow lid plastic - 1980s 7.62x51mm edition
Wire Gauze - NOS - clips into 303 tin lid
Pull through - natural chord and brass for 303, nylon and steel pointy tube for Nato 7.62 x 51mm, Single format for Rifles, Double for squad level systems.
2x4 patches - some tins have good antique rolls of 10 to 12 patches, or add / buy separately a modern production run roll (12 pieces) 2x4 patches.
Bore Brush - not seen in the kits, but can be added to the pull through - .30cal / 308 / 7.62mm / 303 caliber range
Multi-tool for 7.62x51mm devices
30cal / 308 / 7.62mm / 303 bi-metalic bore and chamber brush - threaded
A limited amount of complete 303 cleaning kit tins - good tin, black plastic oiler, 12 count length of 2 x4", Pull Through, 2 x Wire Gauze, Nylon Bristle Brush.
A limited amount of complete 7.62 Vinyl Pouch cleaning kits - good tin, black plastic oiler, pointy Pull Through, 7.62 multi-tool, Nylon Bristle Brush.
Please feel free to ask any questions and to check out my other Lee Enfield items. More photos and details coming soon!