Rifle cover info please

**zephyr4** · 12-04-2010, 12:48 PM

Anyone help with info on the rifle cover, dated 1943 measures 43 inches.

Thank z4.

**Vegard T** · 12-04-2010, 01:32 PM

I can tell you that it is British and most likely original, other than that, I have never seen it before.

**JamieGerman44** · 12-04-2010, 02:43 PM

Its a rifle cover for a lee enfield

**zephyr4** · 12-04-2010, 03:14 PM

I did have an idea it was for a no4 but I would like to know the manufacturer.

**zwerge** · 12-04-2010, 03:57 PM

I have the same cover as you,I would also like to know who made it.

**zephyr4** · 12-04-2010, 05:51 PM

zwerge found this info. MW&S Martin Wright & Sons Ltd.

Z4

**Richie B** · 12-04-2010, 07:00 PM

Martin Wright were the second largest maker of webbing equipment after Mills (MEC).

The company still exists

Woven Narrow Fabrics, Engineered Textile Structures, Rigid Webbing, Elastic Webbing, M Wright and Sons Ltd, Quorn

**zwerge** · 12-04-2010, 07:34 PM

Thanks guys,however the info I found says Michael Wright & Sons...Leicester England ??

**zwerge** · 12-04-2010, 08:13 PM

Here`s what I found.

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