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07-03-2013, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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Sometimes ya just want to kick yourself
In a antique/junkshop just north of me there was a box of these of about 20 each and the price was 10.00 bucks each, they were there for at least a year..........they were authentic for sure but I had no need of any......
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07-04-2013, 05:07 PM | #2 |
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ANY US issued canvas is worth money, especially Mills made items. Buy US Military canvas EVERY chance you get if it seems inexpensive. Even Vietman era stuff is now commanding a premium. Reenactors are largely driving this but the stuff is also getting rare.
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07-04-2013, 05:29 PM | #3 |
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they were there for at least a year..Sonny..Of course they were 30 years ago! You can remember back that far?
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07-04-2013, 06:19 PM | #4 |
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I see Mike slipped on my nickname.............. Hey, I was the side sink man at the Last Supper.
They were there around 2009/10. At that time I was stopping in that shop monthly, nice looking attendant behind the counter. Ask me if I scored?????? |
07-05-2013, 10:43 PM | #5 |
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I just picked up one of these at a small local gun show for $15. I guess I did pretty good. My doesn't have the pleats like the Simpson's one, but all the snaps and hardware are good. I can't decide what should go in it. 30 carbine on strippers, 30/06 in Garand clips, and 30/06 on strippers all fit good. What is this suppose to hold?
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07-05-2013, 10:57 PM | #6 |
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I'm completely guessing here, but I'm voting for the M1 Garand clips.
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07-05-2013, 11:07 PM | #7 |
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Maybe I'll just have to take three rifles to the range!
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07-06-2013, 02:31 AM | #8 |
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I'm glad this topic came up. I have had two different webbing belts and I knew nothing about them other than they were WWII or WWI era.
The canvas one I have had since I was a kid playing war out in the woods with the neighborhood kids. Its still set at my waist size from back then. My mom found it a few years back and gave it back to me. It seems to be in good shape. The pouch is kind of hard to read on the backside. But I can read out 1941 at the bottom. On the hook area it reads "patented Jan 29, 1901 July 16, 1907" You read out the Mills stamp on the backside of the belt, but cant make out what's above it. The green belt I am very curious about having the American eagle fastener on the front side. It has been hanging in my dads shop since I could remember. He doesn't have a clue where he acquired it from. On the hook area it just says "patented Jan 29, 1901". interesting that its got a name on the back, which I don't know who this person is - 1st Lt. J.T. Dise. I pretty much know nothing about both of them, so if anyone can give a little bit of feedback on my items. Thanks Glenn Barnes |
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07-06-2013, 08:33 AM | #10 |
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Know nothing about these belts. But this company in Worcester had an array of patents on their products:
Patents granted to "MILLS WOVEN CARTRIDGE BELT COMPANY, WORCESTER, MA" |
07-06-2013, 08:52 AM | #11 |
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At one time Mills identified their belts by that button signifying Navy/Marine, Army. The Navy/Marine was an Eagle and Anchor and the Army was the Army Eagle which that one is. The color differences changed a lot from 1907 khaki to OD by 1914 and the colors changed to match uniform changes...some say. Many WW1 issue was still issued and used way into WWII. The belt might be dated WWI with ammo magazine pouches, 1st aid pouches, even braces; etc etc all having different dates. I always loved the khaki uniform and web gear with Brodie helmet at the outbreak of WWII. They were hotter than hell being cotton and keeping wrinkles out and creases in was a chore but they looked good, especially in bloused jump boots. As soon as I could afford one, I got a double knit tropical wear uniform to replace my khakis while travelling. A real babe catcher. Best TW tailor was Sang Woo out of Hong Kong.
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07-06-2013, 05:06 PM | #12 |
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Found a great website that describes web gear (and a whole lot more)
http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_gear_ww2webgear.php Marc |
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