An evolution of the Maxim Gun, the Vickers was a well refined heavy machine gun, with a water cooling system that permitted long strings of automatic fire without overheating. Blade front and folding peep rear sight, with a blued recoil booster assembly on the green painted, ribbed water jacket, a pair of smooth wood handles and brass oiler covers on the spade grip assembly, and a checkered thumb trigger. Numbers are mixed overall, with "broad arrow" proofs on some components and "DP" drill purpose marks on others. Included with the item is a wooden ammo box, a metal oil can, steam hose, a length of non-disintegrating canvas cartridge belt and a brass and steel folding tripod with integral traverse and elevation adjustment.