An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches

Étienne Ancien combattant WTB: Repro "P44" USMC camo top in 38 to 42 chest size! Posts: 386	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 4, 2015 19:27:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Étienne on May 4, 2015 19:27:31 GMT -5 www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/french-leather-double-ammo-pouch.html

craigtx Administrator Posts: 739	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 5, 2015 9:13:07 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by craigtx on May 5, 2015 9:13:07 GMT -5 It seems they're currently out of stock...
	It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments. - Texas Declaration of Independence

lew Administrator Qui ose gagne. Posts: 1,367	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 5, 2015 17:44:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lew on May 5, 2015 17:44:41 GMT -5 It seems that those are the yellow leather (cuir jaune), so a no-go for Indo/Algérie.
	Focusing on 1e RCP, 8e BPChoc, and GCMA for Indochine; 1e RCP, 11e BPChoc, 13e RDP, and 15e RTS/75e RIMa for Algérie.

craigtx Administrator Posts: 739	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 6, 2015 10:06:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by craigtx on May 6, 2015 10:06:12 GMT -5 It's not gonna break my heart. I already have some pouches...
	It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments. - Texas Declaration of Independence

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An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 6, 2015 10:31:44 GMT -5

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I wasn't aware you had a functioning heart.

I'll go grab the burn gel.

Russet Mle. 45 pouches are pretty easy to find on one of the eBays. Here's one for those who may be in need: www.ebay.com/itm/French-Military-Mas-Leather-Ammo-Double-Clip-Pouch-/291178204932?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43cb92cf04 and here's another: www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1947-French-army-leather-ammo-double-belt-pouch-military-ammunition-/131468655516?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_205&var=&hash=item1e9c247b9c

I have two sets of Mle. 45 equipment sets. I suppose I need to finish putting together a TTA impression for Indo. I'll dig through my Mle. 47 TTA jackets and see if one's a 47/52.

Focusing on 1e RCP, 8e BPChoc, and GCMA for Indochine; 1e RCP, 11e BPChoc, 13e RDP, and 15e RTS/75e RIMa for Algérie.

craigtx Administrator Posts: 739	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 7, 2015 9:05:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by craigtx on May 7, 2015 9:05:34 GMT -5 You're a funny guy Steve...
	Last Edit: May 7, 2015 9:05:57 GMT -5 by craigtx It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments. - Texas Declaration of Independence

lew Administrator Qui ose gagne. Posts: 1,367	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 7, 2015 10:42:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lew on May 7, 2015 10:42:03 GMT -5 I'm flattered by this attention. Well, time to pack me bags...
	Focusing on 1e RCP, 8e BPChoc, and GCMA for Indochine; 1e RCP, 11e BPChoc, 13e RDP, and 15e RTS/75e RIMa for Algérie.

Étienne Ancien combattant WTB: Repro "P44" USMC camo top in 38 to 42 chest size! Posts: 386	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 7, 2015 17:53:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Étienne on May 7, 2015 17:53:05 GMT -5 The photo makes the pouches look like natural leather...but oh well!

lew Administrator Qui ose gagne. Posts: 1,367	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 7, 2015 18:37:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lew on May 7, 2015 18:37:37 GMT -5 The last picture makes it looks yellowish. I'd be sure to ask for clarification before ordering.
	Focusing on 1e RCP, 8e BPChoc, and GCMA for Indochine; 1e RCP, 11e BPChoc, 13e RDP, and 15e RTS/75e RIMa for Algérie.

craigtx Administrator Posts: 739	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 8, 2015 9:40:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by craigtx on May 8, 2015 9:40:37 GMT -5 Photos do have a wide variance in colors. It's nearly always a crap shoot.
	It has demanded us to deliver up our arms, which are essential to our defence, the rightful property of freemen, and formidable only to tyrannical governments. - Texas Declaration of Independence

lew Administrator Qui ose gagne. Posts: 1,367	An inexpensive U.S. source of Mle. 45 leather ammo pouches May 8, 2015 11:13:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lew on May 8, 2015 11:13:49 GMT -5 Yep. Unfortunately, the chromium tanning process penetrates deeply into the leather, so there's no way of altering the color if you're stuck with the yellow ones.
	Focusing on 1e RCP, 8e BPChoc, and GCMA for Indochine; 1e RCP, 11e BPChoc, 13e RDP, and 15e RTS/75e RIMa for Algérie.

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