The First World War was the war of the Lewis light machine gun.

The British adopted the Lewis gun as their standard light machine gun in 1915, thus beginning a "love affair" that was to last for several decades. The value of the weapon was gradually discovered by troops of other countries and was venerated by Australian, French, Norwegian, Russian, Canadian, and German troops who employed it.

Now Available......

This new parts set replicates the full-size Lewis Gun. Parts are vacuum formed from 0.060" thick ABS plastic. Simple materials like a 1/2" wooden dowel, ABS adhesive, expanding foam, paint, and other bits are used to build up the full-size replica. You can be as creative as you want with regards to detailing. Included in the formed parts set (as shown above) is the two receiver halves, 97 round ammo drum, and handle set. The 97 round ammo drum mold was created using an actual Lewis drum. Trim it in half to create the 47 round drum. Parts set can be used to create an infantry or aircraft version Lewis replica.

Infantry version Lewis under construction

The parts set for the infantry version includes the receiver halves, feed tray, ammo drum, stock set, PVC barrel shroud (white PVC) with stand-offs and tip.
Infantry version parts set is $130 plus shipping.

Here's a copy of the assembly instructions for the infantry version Lewis.

The original 7/8ths Scale Replica Lewis Gun Parts Set

Parts are vacuum formed from 0.060" thick ABS plastic. Included in the set (as shown above) are vacuum formed parts including the two receiver halves, ammo drum, barrel / muzzle brake, feed tray, and handle base. You simply supply a 20" piece of 2" diameter ABS or PVC pipe to make the cooling shroud (available at any home supply store) adhesive, paint, and simple materials (wooden dowel, sheet metal, etc) to form a trigger, handle loop, handle, and mount to create a "stand-off" scale Lewis replica. Detailing is limited only by your imagination.

Don't let that Graham Lee Nieuport, or other 7/8ths scale replica, go around unarmed!!!

The kit includes assembly instructions and the booklet "How I Built the 7/8 Scale Propane Powered Lewis Gun". The booklet describes how the author adapted a gas-gun design to provide realistic sound to the replica Lewis. Single sets are $65 (plus $10 USPS Priority Mail shipping in the US). Please contact for volume pricing or for INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. Pricing in effect as of 6/11/08

I also offer ammo drum shells individually that can be built into displays. A couple of spare ammo drums in a "saddle bag" add a realistic touch to your gun, or use the drum to build up your own 7/8 scale Lewis gun. Drums are $15 each plus shipping.