dunmore1774 Posted February 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2018 I just picked these up. Any idea what type/ era this pack is? I cant make out the markings Also, I'm assuming the 5.56 bandolier is Vietnam era and the M2 ball is earlier? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted February 9, 2018 bandos bottom one reads: 5.56 MM BALL M193 10 RD CLIPS LC-92G006-436 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted February 9, 2018 THe 30 cal bandolier Garand(8 rd clips).Typically when you see the stamps they have been repacked or inspected and marked. The other is the VN era 5.56 Both are Lake City production lots The pack is the M45 upper.Often seen for post WW2-Korea use.You need the suspenders for it to carry it properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted February 9, 2018 Share #4 Posted February 9, 2018 bandos bottom one reads: 5.56 MM BALL M193 10 RD CLIPS LC-92G006-436 Bottom bandolier is for 30 rd mags. you load the ammo from the strippers into the mags, pull the white string out and it hold 4X30 rd The earlier one had 2X 10 rd strippers per pocket, the deeper one carried 3X 10 rd strippers per pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunmore1774 Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks for the help! I just found the 30 cal M2 ball bando is dated April 1967 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiliki46 Posted February 10, 2018 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2018 5.56 bandoleer is 1992 contract date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Dail Posted February 11, 2018 Share #7 Posted February 11, 2018 The pack is an M 1944 converted to M 1945 standards . The old quick release tabs under shovel tie down on lower front and center lower rear are the telltale signs of this. Shpuld be a tab on either side of pack as well. Check under upper flap equipment flap for a date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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