WW1 Canadian CEF SMLE Oiler C Broad Arrowed

The WW1 Canadian CEF SMLE Oiler C Broad Arrowed is an original accessory issued to the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War for use with the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) rifle. This compact, cylindrical oiler was designed to fit within the butt trap of the SMLE rifle stock, providing soldiers with a means to carry lubricating oil necessary for maintaining their weapon in the field. The body is typically constructed from brass and features a removable, knurled cap with an integrated applicator tip for controlled dispensing. Markings include the distinctive “C Broad Arrow” stamp, indicating Canadian military acceptance and property, and sometimes manufacturer details. These oilers were standard-issue components and form part of the essential kit associated with the SMLE rifle used by Canadian forces from 1914 to 1918. Such items illustrate the practical elements of soldier equipment and the attention to small arms maintenance in wartime conditions.