Original WWII Soviet oil bottle (маслёнка) featuring the classic dual-spout design, used by Red Army soldiers for cleaning and maintaining rifles, submachine guns, and light machine guns. These bottles were essential parts of field cleaning kits, often carried in pouches or tool rolls.
🧴 Description:
Origin: Soviet Union, Red Army issue
Material: Aluminum alloy
Design: Two compartments with separate screw-top spouts for carrying different types of oil or solvent
Markings: Embossed “М / Н”, which likely stands for “масло / нефть” (oil / lubricant or solvent)
Condition: Excellent wartime example; light surface wear, no dents, caps screw tightly
🔍 Historical Context:
These dual-spout oilers were standard in Soviet infantry weapon cleaning kits from the late 1930s through WWII. Each side typically contained either rifle lubricant or cleaning solvent, crucial for maintaining Mosin-Nagant rifles, PPSh-41 submachine guns, or DP-28 LMGs under harsh Eastern Front conditions. The robust design and compact form made them ideal for combat use.
