kfields Posted December 30, 2011 They are blackened brass in that they have a slight bit of greenish verdigris on one and they are not magnetic. They are 2 inches long. I found 11 of these in a small baggy at an antique store today and thought I'd risk it for $2.00 None of the bandoleers I have still have the safety pin so I thought this might be a good addition. Thanks! Kim A member of this fine site since December 16, 2006....Member # 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly USMC Posted December 30, 2011 Yes, that is the same type we used from the 1980s to present. probably older (Vietnam era) as well Wanted: USMC Helicopter related items Collector of Marine Corps Helicopter / Rotary aviation items from the late 1940s to present Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kfields Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks 'fly usmc'. How about older...say WWII? Kim A member of this fine site since December 16, 2006....Member # 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogue64 Posted December 30, 2011 Hi Kim, I just looked at box of carbine bandoleers that I have. I have maybe 150 dating as late as 1952 (not sure how early I have) but maybe half still have the safety pins. They are about two inches inches in length, black (semi-gloss) and the bottom loops have paint in them (maybe they were dipped?). I can post pics tomorrow if you would like. Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kfields Posted December 30, 2011 Hi Terry. That would be great! Kim A member of this fine site since December 16, 2006....Member # 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogue64 Posted December 30, 2011 Not a problem, after digging through them I found that quite a few of them are flat black. My curiosity is peaked now. I will sort through them and post pics tomorrow. Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogue64 Posted December 30, 2011 Of all the bandoleers (140) only 13 still have the safety pins. The dark ones in the pile mix are without the pins and dated 1956. They are the only ones that are dated. I do have pics in the link below of the pins, they appear to be brass and mixed, the flat and shiny pins are within each lot. Hope this helps. Terry http://s1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/trlind/Bandoleer/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kfields Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks Terry. Yes they look pretty much the same. Kim A member of this fine site since December 16, 2006....Member # 60 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
