Category Archives: Kit

Posted by Alex Valli on September 6, 2024 US ‘Leaf’ and Woodland camouflage patterns are a source of significant debate among collectors. Their lineage can be traced back to the late 1940s, and despite a rocky introduction to the US Military, basic elements of the original pattern can be identified throughout its evolution. With numerous iterationsContinue reading “US ERDL & Woodland Camouflage Patterns 1948-1981”

Jason got these absolutely beautiful holsters in for your 1911. vintagegunleathertoday- If you only had one 1911 holster with some western flair this should be it. Sam Andrews boot stitched, suede lined 1911 holster with leather hammer thong is as good as it gets. We have these in strong side and cross draw.We waited 3Continue reading “Sam Andrews 1911 Holsters”

Jason has posted a real doozy up for sell. This pre 1990s stuff. This early 55BN holster for a gov model is a beauty with the belt. I told him I would have to keep that one for myself if I was him. Probably why I could never have a successful business selling vintage shootingContinue reading “Milt Sparks Vintage Leather”

So a reproduction of the ARVN rucksack has finally come to market. Which is a welcome development in the circles that know of the elusive little pack. Particularly now that originals are becoming more expensive as well as more fragile with time. Something interesting with these reproductions is that they use reclaimed surplus for someContinue reading “Reproduction ARVN Rucksack Comparison”

Our friend Jason who owns and runs Vintage Gunleather Today down in Florida has come up with some reason classics recently. I lust for this cowboy style 1911 rig. If you are looking for NOS and slightly used quality holsters for just about anything he probably has it. Go give his website a look. https://vintagegunleathertoday.com/

On my never ending quest to gather up real USGI jungle boots before they become impossible to find,or at least find at a decent price, I have managed to find a NOS pair of RO-search (Wellco) boots in my size. This pair was made in 1984. For some reason the camera did not want toContinue reading “New ( Old) Jungle Boots”

I got lucky with this recent find. It’s crazy stuff still turns up in this condition and this vintage. The M56 cover is from 1967, the year my Dad went to Vietnam. Camera flash makes it look more faded in places than the naked eye. This thing is still a rich, dark green. The canteenContinue reading “Yard Sale Find M56 Canteen Cover, Canteen & Cup”

An interesting video in my opinion. This covers in pretty good detail the short lived gear used after M-67 nylon stuff in late Vietnam and before the ALICE adoption. I bet a few of you used some of this stuff in the early days.