Here's another one for the experts...
I pickup a Mills No.36M Mk1 today with the maker's mark... "WML" (the "L" is underscored or underlined).
It still has 75% of the original finish and traces of the original red X's and green filler band. It also has an original center piece, brass filler plug and lever. The lever also marked "WML". The safety pin appears to be brass (it's not a cap badge pin but a proper split pin) and has a solid (welded) pill ring.
Unfortunately, no base plug, striker or spring. I'll need to find these as I'd like to restore/complete it.
Very similar to the photo attached (Sorry, my camera battery is charging).
Now for the questions...
- Would the brass safety pin be original to a Mills No.36 M Mk1?
- Does anyone know who is "WML"?
Thanks!
Brad
I pickup a Mills No.36M Mk1 today with the maker's mark... "WML" (the "L" is underscored or underlined).
It still has 75% of the original finish and traces of the original red X's and green filler band. It also has an original center piece, brass filler plug and lever. The lever also marked "WML". The safety pin appears to be brass (it's not a cap badge pin but a proper split pin) and has a solid (welded) pill ring.
Unfortunately, no base plug, striker or spring. I'll need to find these as I'd like to restore/complete it.
Very similar to the photo attached (Sorry, my camera battery is charging).
Now for the questions...
- Would the brass safety pin be original to a Mills No.36 M Mk1?
- Does anyone know who is "WML"?
Thanks!
Brad