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WORLD WAR TWO .30
CALIBER RIFLE AND CARBINE CARTRIDGE BANDOLIERS – “LIKE
NEW” UNISSUED CONDITION – FOR ISSUE WITH THE M-1 GARAND
RIFLES AND M-1 CARBINES:
The first method adopted by the Ordnance Department
which enabled the soldiers to carry additional
ammunition or to be resupplied on the line, these
disposable bandoliers proved to be a durable concept
that remained in service for many years. These
bandoliers were loaded with cartridges at the arsenals
and depots and packed in watertight containers for
shipment to the points of issue close to the front
lines, dramatically increasing the amount of ammunition
the soldier could carry into battle.
The majority of the surviving specimens seen on the
market today were made under contract with the
government by various cartridge companies such as
Remington-UMC, Western, Winchester, Lake City, etc.
Made of OD green polished khaki cotton cloth, the
pocketed sections are fitted with a light weight khaki
cotton web sling.
These bandoliers have survived in excellent condition,
showing no signs of use or issue, presenting in “like
new” condition as if they came right from the ammunition
depot supplies. The material is clean and solid
overall, with no wear or damage.
These are excellent
examples of World War Two era bandoliers issued in the
field and they are nice accessories to display with your
M-1 Rifle or M-1 Carbine.
I have these two bandoliers shown below with
accompanying photographs.
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