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1918 Pattern Pouch Belt for M1918 BAR Automatic Rifle

Description

Belt order for BAR armed US soldier. The belt includes four canvas pouches for 2 mags each, a pair of pistol mag pouches, and a steel cup to support the Butt of the weapon for "Marching Fire". This cup system was not popular and many cups were removed and additional mag pouches added, later 1937 belt order has mag pouches only.

Marks and Stamps: (R inside) L.C.C. & CO., 10-18 RIFLEMAN'S RIGHT 3541 (Back inside connecting strap) L.C.C. &CO., 11-18 (L inside) L.C.C. & CO., 11-18 RIFLEMAN'S LEFT 1841

Specifications

Accession Number: 376 Period of Use:
Type: Belt War Zones: First World War
Country of Origin: U.S.A. Type Date: 1918
Manufacturer: L. C. Chase & Co. Watertown Ma. Serial Number: None
Manufacture Date: 1918 Calibre/Ammunition:
Weight: Length Overall:
Cyclic Rate: Length Barrel:
Deactivation Certificate Number: N/A

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