USMC M1941 Pack System

[OD MAN]

Here's one that is stamped "1943" inside at the bottom. Not USMC BOYT etc. I snaged it earlier in the week. Thought I would add it to the reference.

 

Note: My luck you'll say it's Army. :crying:

 

 

 

 

Sorry, that's a fake stamp. This is the late war "modified" roll top pattern. There is little proof of these being used in combat by war's end.

 

 

 

 

Justin

[1917enfield]

I get the stamp but the bag is good right? How can you deny that?

 

 

Sorry, that's a fake stamp. This is the late war "modified" roll top pattern. There is little proof of these being used in combat by war's end.

Justin

[ArchangelDM]

Sorry, that's a fake stamp. This is the late war "modified" roll top pattern. There is little proof of these being used in combat by war's end.

Justin

I also agree reading and looking at books for reference the ones seen are the 1st and the 1st transitional packs mostly, the roll top packs I've yet to see in a photo

[OD MAN]

I get the stamp but the bag is good right? How can you deny that?

 

 

Yup, its a nice named bag. Judging by the hardware, this looks to be a Boyt and not depot made. The markings most likely have worn away.

 

 

 

Justin

[ArchangelDM]

It's amazing how many variations the usmc used on these bags, for instance my lower 1st issue pack has an orange trim super nice. I'll post some pics

[OD MAN]

Here is an example of a late war depot made pack:

 

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...=43454&st=0

 

Notice how WWII History Buff's has square tipped straps.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Justin

[Justin]

Here's one that is stamped "1943" inside at the bottom. Not USMC BOYT etc. I snaged it earlier in the week. Thought I would add it to the reference.

 

Note: My luck you'll say it's Army..correction fake stamp. :crying:

 

 

Pig Tail Cut Off:

Your bag looks Vietnam war era. I was watching it on eBay too.

['Flage Guy]

It's amazing how many variations the usmc used on these bags, for instance my lower 1st issue pack has an orange trim super nice. I'll post some pics

 

Gotta love them wierd colors that show up sometimes

 

Here is a 1st model D-Ring rig with aforementioned orange trim...

['Flage Guy]

Close-up; even has orange retainers on the shoulder straps :w00t:

['Flage Guy]

The backside:

 

['Flage Guy]

Securing the roll-top M1941 Pack can be frustrating, as most folk simply fold the top over, which results in the Pack working its way open.

I know a lot of you guys know this already, but here are some shots of the proper method of packing...

 

Step A:

['Flage Guy]

Step B:

['Flage Guy]

Step C:

['Flage Guy]

Step D; this will hold together every bit as well as the flap-top Pack...

['Flage Guy]

Below seems to be one of the hardest to find of the Depot-made M1941 Pack rigs.

This one is made utilizing the 1943 modification of running web tape from the flap buckles to the

shoulder straps, early brass box buckles anchored by web tape rather than heavy strap material

with ladder buckles as on the earlier Boyt rigs, and featuring the Marine contract "mustard O.D." canvas:

 

['Flage Guy]

Even the old "mustard" canvas is subject to color variants...

 

['Flage Guy]

Another tough-to-come-by item, especially in unused condition (I guess that goes for any W.W.II Marine stuff).

Depot-made M1941 (Modified) "roll-top", still using the early "mustard" material:

 

['Flage Guy]

Here shown alongside one of the much more common "greenies" at left...

 

['Flage Guy]

The staple from the cutter tag still present in the flap:

 

['Flage Guy]

[doyler]

Some Choice canvas 'Flage

['Flage Guy]

Thanks, Ron...thought it wouldn't hurt to add these to the Reference Section.

[etienne]

Great packs, Flage ... I'm never tired to see the numerous variations :twothumbup:

[craig_pickrall]

Jm, I'm not sure how you snuck those in without me seeing them but you managed some how. Great packs, thanks for adding them.

[Justin]

Suspenders and straps

 

 

Hi, what's the era of the one one the left with square end? I just picked one up with a Korean War M41. Is it WWII era or Korea?