| Accession Number | P03311.004 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
R S Sladdin |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia, Victor Harbor |
| Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Two unidentified members of a militia Light horse unit firing a Vickers .303 machine gun. which ...
Description
Two unidentified members of a militia Light horse unit firing a Vickers .303 machine gun. which is mounted on a tripod. The gun is water cooled around the barrel, which allows for prolonged firing, by the metal container and hose attached to the front of the barrel. Note the large amount of empty ammunition clips at the feet of the soldier firing the gun.