Bob Hudson Posted June 16, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2019 This was in a good-sized batch of surplus filed gear. It has no maker's marks that I could find. I assume it's a copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thorin6 Posted June 16, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 16, 2019 Looks like a standard Pattern 1894 belt; how many loops (45 or 50) and does a .45-70 round (Trapdoor) fit or a .30-40 round (Krag)? These have been reproduced for several years so most likely a reproduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 17, 2019 Looks original to me. From what I understand a lot of these old belts were Bannermans surplus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted June 17, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 17, 2019 Are the loops woven integrally into the belt itself? The only other company with the looms for such weaving was Russell Manufacturing Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 17, 2019 Here is one of the more recent repros. http://onlinemilitaria.com/products/6642-Mills-M1894-Blue-Web-Cartridge-Belt-for-45-70-Springfield/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted June 21, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 21, 2019 That is very interesting. I was unaware of a reproduction Mills belt that had integrally-woven loops. I was under the assumption that the only surviving Mills reduction weaving looms in India had broken down after making a run of dismounted eagle snap M1910 cartridge belts for Schipperfabrik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorwichCadet Posted July 4, 2019 Share #8 Posted July 4, 2019 Its an unmarked rare Mills .45 Cal Infantry Belt with captive wire ends. as covered in pages 288-289 of "American Military & Naval Belts 1812-1902". Yours appears to be missing the keepers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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