Jump to content

Unmarked M1961 USMC Ammo Pouches for M14


Justin
 Share

Recommended Posts

The short flap ones are the first version of this pocket, and was probably marked at one time, just washed out by now.

Okay, so early. I've seen a ton of short flaps with no date or us stamps, I do have a few with dates and stamps though, just thought they were different makers or something, thanks.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

craig_pickrall

Here are some pics comparing the short and long pouches. The short is 1962 dated and the long is 1967.

 

post-5-1252550276.jpg

post-5-1252550284.jpg

post-5-1252550292.jpg

post-5-1252550298.jpg

post-5-1252550304.jpg

Link to comment
Share on other sites

craig_pickrall

They may be factory rejects or production over runs for sell to surplus stores. If intended for surplus store sells it would have been in the period of usage not later. That may be the case for the new examples. For the used ones it may be that the ink stamps are worn or washed away. For some unknown reason the ink stamps used from the mid 1950's through the late 1960's did not remain on the web gear very well.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...
  • 2 years later...
Anybody know what the number between hyphens on the flap indicate?

The manufacturer's lot (production group) number.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 year later...

Hello, I just picked up 2 long flaps with 1962 dates.

Turns out these were "short fat" ones. I went through my box today and didn't see any 1962 dated long skinny type.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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 account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...