USMC_ROB Posted December 14, 2020 Share #1 Posted December 14, 2020 Hit a local surplus store yesterday and came away with a few great finds for my collection. Was very surprised to find the Universal ammo pouches, he had a bin with several, and I picked out two of the nicest ones with different markings in them, then I saw the M1956 H harness sticking out from a bunch of nylon web belts. I was really happy to see it was attached to a cotton duck 2nd pattern? (has the vertical weave) M1956 web belt! But the best surprise was when I dug into those nylon belts, thirsty for more cotton fabric goods, and at the bottom of the box came up with not one, BUT TWO M1961 USMC snap belts! And all this came home with me for under $50.00. Any further info you guys can tell me about this gear is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmilitaria Posted December 16, 2020 Share #2 Posted December 16, 2020 Great finds. Heck of a bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted December 17, 2020 Share #3 Posted December 17, 2020 It is worth digging in the boxes! Nice items, thanks for posting them, most of the "Surplus Stores" arnt! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIFER Posted December 19, 2020 Share #4 Posted December 19, 2020 It's even better at a great price. The 1956 (2nd pattern) pouches are in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_COLLECTOR Posted September 17, 2021 Share #5 Posted September 17, 2021 Those USMC belts are hard to find! Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamo Posted September 21, 2021 Share #6 Posted September 21, 2021 Good job........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted September 22, 2021 Share #7 Posted September 22, 2021 Nice haul, both those M1961 belts are pre 1967. Good grabs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted September 22, 2021 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2021 About 20 years ago I was at a show and picked up a full rig, including an attached shovel and cover. I had a dealer look at it while I took it back to may table, and he just about fell on the floor laughing. "Who's going to buy that junk? Nobody wants it." I just smiled and walked away. Even then I had an immediate buyer, and I was going to triple the money I spent on it. Who's laughing now? I remember the large ammo pouches. We just referred to them as M14 pouches. You could store all kind of stuff in them. I had mine loaded to the brim when went to the field. Or, I would just carry my M16 mags in one and "field food" in the other. Not very military, but in Cold War Germany, it was all fun and games anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMC_ROB Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted September 24, 2021 Wow, 10 months later and my post is still going! I sold the stained belt which paid for everything and then some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted September 24, 2021 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2021 The belts and pouches were probably the first "militaria" I recognized at garage/estate sales. They were iconic symbols and the GI green pops out at sales (at least my eyes are sensitive to it). Even though some big time collectibles have come through my shop, I still get excited when I find a belt, canteen cover or pouches. We have a good forum reference for dating the belts - click here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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