WW2 British Bakelite Oiler

The WW2 British Bakelite Oiler is a standard-issue maintenance accessory used by British armed forces during the Second World War. Manufactured primarily from Bakelite, an early plastic, this oiler was designed for the lubrication and cleaning of firearms and other military equipment. Its compact, bottle-like form features a screw-on cap and an integrated applicator tip for precise oil delivery. The use of Bakelite made the oiler lightweight, durable, and resistant to corrosion, marking a significant advancement over earlier metal versions. Typically, these oilers were issued with rifles such as the Lee-Enfield and could be stored conveniently in the butt trap or carried in cleaning kits. The functional design reflects the practical requirements of field maintenance under wartime conditions. Today, the WW2 British Bakelite Oiler is of interest both as a representation of mid-20th-century military engineering and as an accessory relevant to period-correct firearms collection and display.