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    South African bandoleer

    I have an old leather bandoleer that I don't know the age of it. It's marked South Africa but no date. Looks like it's for an Enfield. Any help would be appreciated.





    My guess is post WWI.
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    You are correct in that it is for the .303 cartridges---SMLE and No.4 rifles. The condtion leads me to believe it is WWII or later. It is a very nice find.

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    It looks like an M1903 bandolier. They were used for a long time. Britainicon, Australiaicon, and Canadaicon made them as well.



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    Thank you for the information! Are there any ways to bring back the rest of the markings where they've faded. How late were they manufactured and used? I would think they'd have faded away by the 70s.

    Carl

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    Look at karkeeweb.com they have a wealth of information on M1903 bandolier equipment. It's one of my favourite sites.



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    Thank youf or the site! I originally bought it to go with my 1916 SMLE but now looking at that site, I think I need a whole set.

    Looking around on Google, I found that it was made by Fraser and Sons in Cape Town and they made them through WWII.

    I appreciate all the help!!!

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    What Price Glory makes repro M1903 equipment.



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    I have a largely identical bandolier stamped with the South African U/Arrow - 1942 on it's backside. It is a little tough to see, but it is legible. I will have to go dig it out and see if it'll photograph well enough...

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