Retired Army Noncom Posted October 10, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2017 I came across this photo of three cav troopers in the PI, year not specified. As you can see they are holding the Krag carbines and they have the colt revolver also but...look at the cartridge belt.....any explanations why they'd be wearing the M-1903 .30 cartridge belt and not the 30-40 Krag web belt? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerArmoury Posted October 10, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 10, 2017 That became the replacement for the old loop belts. If you notice the later Krag bayonet scabbards has narrower wires to fit between the pockets of the Model 1903 cartridge belts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Army Noncom Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted October 10, 2017 That became the replacement for the old loop belts. If you notice the later Krag bayonet scabbards has narrower wires to fit between the pockets of the Model 1903 cartridge belts. Then loose 30-40 rounds were carried in place of 03 clips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VolunteerArmoury Posted October 10, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 10, 2017 Then loose 30-40 rounds were carried in place of 03 clips? I presume so. I understand some Krags were still in RA service until 1909. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Army Noncom Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted October 10, 2017 I presume so. I understand some Krags were still in RA service until 1909. Thanks for the explanation....it helps with a decision, glad I came across the photo also. Cheers Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 10, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 10, 2017 Great image! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Army Noncom Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted October 10, 2017 Great image! Here are two more I came across: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Flick Posted October 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 11, 2017 Wonderful images. Post some more! Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Army Noncom Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted October 11, 2017 Wonderful images. Post some more! Charlie Wish I had more but I'm fresh out for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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