Murphy92 Posted October 2, 2016 Share #101 Posted October 2, 2016 Hi from France... I can not resist to share with you this duo that I finally met after more than 10 years of research ... the large pouch was found last week on a flea market near Paris.This is not "rigger" but it's here, right? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 3, 2016 Share #102 Posted October 3, 2016 These pouches could be ordered from the Quartermaster Supply Manual or catalog. I think they were listed as an AAF item but I could easily be wrong on that. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share #103 Posted October 3, 2016 These are aircorps contract pouches, due to the numbers on the back which correspond with the lists in the catalogs member Dustin posted earlier on. However, these pouches appear to have different snaps than documented examples used by Airborne in WWII. While this is an Aircorps pouch, I suspect it may be a later contract after a switch was made from "Lift the Dot" snaps to these press snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted October 3, 2016 Author Share #104 Posted October 3, 2016 Or they are good fakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crasher Posted December 13, 2016 Share #105 Posted December 13, 2016 Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I'm curious - any tips on identifying an original rigger pouch vs a reproduction? I just picked up a BUNCH of stuff from an older local 1st ID reenactor that was getting out of the game, and the lot included a ton of both repro and original gear. In the lot was a rigger pouch that, to me, has the look and feel of an original (snaps have some green corrosion, fabric feels like a correct weight, the sewing is not too perfect), but it's hard to tell without any markings at all on it. Chances are it's a repro, but I guess if it gets passed from reenactor to reenactor over the years, ya' never know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted December 15, 2016 Share #106 Posted December 15, 2016 I happened upon an original copy of the Class-13 supply catalog and since this post has been ressurected here are the two pouches illustrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted December 15, 2016 Share #107 Posted December 15, 2016 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAMU97 Posted December 31, 2016 Share #108 Posted December 31, 2016 Just to add to the thread, here are some pics of a pouch from my collection. Based on what I read from the thread, the side seam and lack of markings would put it in the "rigger made", rather than USAAF contract, category - correct? I included some details on construction and stitching for documentation purposes. I don't believe it to be a reproduction as it came from an estate and was the only military item amongst a bunch of firearm/hunting items (i.e., "the bottom drawer of a gun cabinet"). Plus it just smells old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAMU97 Posted December 31, 2016 Share #109 Posted December 31, 2016 The rear view. Bar tacks on all four corners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAMU97 Posted December 31, 2016 Share #110 Posted December 31, 2016 Inside. Four 15-round carbine mags fit perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronny67 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share #111 Posted January 1, 2017 The one posted above looks a lot like a Herb Zamar replica. Herb is a member here on the forum and makes rigger pouches out of original canvas and thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hzamar Posted January 2, 2017 Share #112 Posted January 2, 2017 I didn't make the one shown by TAMU97. The pouches I make are a little larger and fit 5 carbine mags. Also, I don't have a bar tack sewing machine and that one is bar tacked. It's a nice looking pouch and has the correct WWII ridged bottom part of the female lift the dot. Herb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfRim Posted October 14, 2022 Share #113 Posted October 14, 2022 Hello Sorry to bring up such an old thread, but thought it was the best to ask in! I bought this pouch about 2 years ago to use on a welbike of mine. I then realised that it could be an airborne riggers pouch. I’ve been told that it is by many people. One person said ‘Yes US rigger pouch, made by the rigger dept specifically for Op Overlord (DDay 1944)’ this came straight from a family here in England, but they didn’t want to share names unfortunately. Can anyone confirm if this is an original wartime airborne riggers pouch please? See pictures below Many thanks! Alfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moblo644 Posted March 16, 2023 Share #114 Posted March 16, 2023 On 12/31/2016 at 9:29 PM, TAMU97 said: Just to add to the thread, here are some pics of a pouch from my collection. Based on what I read from the thread, the side seam and lack of markings would put it in the "rigger made", rather than USAAF contract, category - correct? I included some details on construction and stitching for documentation purposes. I don't believe it to be a reproduction as it came from an estate and was the only military item amongst a bunch of firearm/hunting items (i.e., "the bottom drawer of a gun cabinet"). Plus it just smells old! Hello, I sent you a private message. Best regards Jerome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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