Historical information

The cleaning kit was issued with all lee enfield .303 rifles. They were kept in a chamber in the butt and covered by a hinged cover.
Cleaning of rifles was imperative to allow the rifles to function consistently especially in field conditions.

Physical description

Nickel plated brass canister with two removable screw ends containing oil with applicator and brass weighted cord pullthrough with brush for cleaning and mainenance of .303 Enfield rifle