Username Posted March 6, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 6, 2018 Recently came across this bag of goodies. Lots of fun Vietnam field gear and uniforms. Very pleased to find a nice tropical rucksack buried inside. Nothing especially uncommon that I can see so far, but I have found what may be an example of the early OD poncho liners. Unfortunately the tag is missing and it's a little rough around the edges. I will upload more detailed pictures of individual items when I get some time, but for now enjoy the sneak peaks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted March 6, 2018 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted March 6, 2018 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted March 6, 2018 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted March 6, 2018 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted March 6, 2018 Surprise magazines! nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted March 6, 2018 Someone added some handy paracord to these. Probably to make them easier to remove from the pouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted March 6, 2018 That's all for now! Hopefully I'll unearth some more cool stuff on my current business/militaria hunting adventure in the US! Any more Vietnam era finds I will post ITT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted March 6, 2018 Share #9 Posted March 6, 2018 Great find, looks like it all belonged to one soldier. Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted March 6, 2018 Share #10 Posted March 6, 2018 Nice find! Looks fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted March 6, 2018 Share #11 Posted March 6, 2018 I always love finding a stash of field gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 6, 2018 Share #12 Posted March 6, 2018 Great find my compliments! was there an M67 Buttpack! That would of been the grab of of a lifetime . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted March 6, 2018 Share #13 Posted March 6, 2018 Great find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted March 6, 2018 Great find my compliments! was there an M67 Buttpack! That would of been the grab of of a lifetime . Believe it or not, yes! Although I found it separate from this lot for a grand total of $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted March 6, 2018 Here's some pics of the m1967 pack, I think I may have already posted them once on this forum but here they are again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted March 6, 2018 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 7, 2018 Share #17 Posted March 7, 2018 Whooa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 7, 2018 Share #18 Posted March 7, 2018 There's a way to date the period of the M16 magazines, but I forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsparks Posted March 7, 2018 Share #19 Posted March 7, 2018 There's a way to date the period of the M16 magazines, but I forgot. If the OP will post pics of the floorplates, and followers, dating them has to do with the markings and construction of follower. Yes, the paracord makes them easier to pull out of the mag pouch and out of the magwell. We still do that & Magpul molds them with a loop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 7, 2018 Share #20 Posted March 7, 2018 This is the site posted in various USMF Forums with dating of the Mags. http://www.biggerhammer.net/ar15/magazines/rawlesfaq.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsurp_scout_14 Posted March 7, 2018 Share #21 Posted March 7, 2018 What a find! That's awesome to get a full set of mags too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnmt6601 Posted March 13, 2018 Share #22 Posted March 13, 2018 jesus that is a great batch to find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted March 25, 2018 Just arrived home from the US. Going to update this thread with the rest of my finds. First off is this alice rig I found at the flea. I got it from a guy who was unloading a lot of 70's and 80's gear for really cheap. This rig only cost $3 and he later sold me another pile of suspenders, belts and packs for $30. I'm normally not very interested in post Vietnam era gear, but this stuff was too affordable to pass on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted March 25, 2018 Here's the alice packs with tons of extra straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Username Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted March 25, 2018 Found this 1968 first aid pouch mixed in with the lot. It came attached to this belt which I think is also Vietnam era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now