i was wondering if the brits produced a cartridge belt similar to the US ten pocket belt?
so far all i am finding is the leg drop 3 pockets and the old victorian white belts.
also, do the spike type no.4 baynets have dates?
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i was wondering if the brits produced a cartridge belt similar to the US ten pocket belt?
so far all i am finding is the leg drop 3 pockets and the old victorian white belts.
also, do the spike type no.4 baynets have dates?
WW2 and after:
1937 Pattern - WWII British Webbing Set - Military Surplus Collectors Forums
Look for the link "1937 Pattern - WWII British Webbing Set" and it will describe the set in detail. Ammunition was carried in the utility pouches, it could be kept in the bandoliers and the bandoliers neatly folded in to the pouches or it could be loaded in the pouches in the individual chargers.
As far as the bayonets for the No.4 being dated, no, they were not.
Out of curiosity, what are the "leg drop 3 pockets" that you mention?
If you're looking for the bandoliers, they can be found on ebay, but i fear that the great majority of them have been snatched by "tusken raider" (star wars) re-enactors... what a waste.
i got the leg drop from a member on ebay but looking at the provided link it was a part of that harness, damn ebay idiots:madsmile:Quote:
Originally Posted by gew8805
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSCF0059-1.jpg
The type issued to drivers and other troops who wouldn't be needing to fire their rifle often.
Dimitri
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Originally Posted by survivalofthefit
Let the Tuscan Raiders buy them on eBay, they are paying too much. Springfield Sporters has them for $2 each. You can find them at:
http://www.ssporters.com/parts/enfield4.htm
They are down near the bottom of the page. Chargers (they call them stripper clips) are available there as well.
Arn't those grown men playing dress up using the older style Leather Bandoleers?
If memory serves that is what the characters used.
Dimitri
Yea, im gona venture a guess that the 2$ ones are the canvas fabric ones, not the leather ones which fetch a much higher price....they do play dress up with the 1905 style leather bandoleers
Being that he asked about "No4 bandoleers" I don't think that he was looking for the leather 5 pcket models.
I've seen leather, 5 pocket models in both black and brown colors at gun shows go for $150 in VG-EXC condition.
The leather 50 round pattern 1903 MkII was manufactured and used by the South African Forces during WW2 so that qualifies for "No.4 era"
Pattern 1903 Bandolier Equipment Bandoliers
I hope its alright to post the direct link but IMA USA sells a reproduction for cheaper then the originals are going for:
British P-1903 Leather Five Pocket Bandoleer - International Military Antiques
And the Boer War style:
British Victorian Cavalry .303cal Bandoleer - International Military Antiques
Dimitri
Dmitre, that IMI banoleer´s a b*gger. Friend ordered one and it had to be re-sewn (at great expense) so that the rounds fit. Must have been made somewhere in China.
Interesting thats the 2nd time I have been told something is wrong with IMA, I guess I wont recommend their reproductions again. :)
Dimitri
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Originally Posted by survivalofthefit
You are correct, they are the standard cloth bandoliers issued to and used by all British and Commonwealth troops during the No.4 era. True, some leather bandoliers may have been used on occasion in WW2, maybe some rare South African cavalry units at home in SA, but they did not see combat use during WW2 or the remainder of "the No.4 era.".
I have in my collection a five pocket leather bandolier marked U Broad Arrow (South Africa) and dated 1942.Quote:
Originally Posted by gew8805