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RAF 1941 Patt. Mae West Inflation Lever

SOLD

Code: SOLD-890



White metal @APOS@lever@APOS@ used to operate the CO2 cartridge within the bladder (stole) of the 1941 pattern Mae West. The inflation lever consists of a @APOS@J@APOS@ shaped handle that pivots between lugs on the lever body, a locknut, and an adaptor, or sleeve, with a cutaway skirt. The CO2 cylinder is screwed into this assembly and secured within the bladder using a hose clip around the base of the lever assembly. Marked @APOS@1150@APOS@. Some storage tarnishing but in excellent condition overall. These levers also fit stoles fitted within Irvin/GQ harnessuits, airborne lifebelts etc. Stock code MW17632.