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”
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Mitchell Patter Poncho Liner
This is pretty cool. The old camo made famous from being the helmet cover worn during the Vietnam War. Best part is, it’s reversible to the brown side camo just like the helmet covers.
Reproduction ARVN Rucksack Comparison
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”
Some Vintage Leather Holsters
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/
New ( Old) Jungle Boots
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”
Yard Sale Find M56 Canteen Cover, Canteen & Cup
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”
The History and Components of The US Military’s ALICE and LINCLOE LCE Systems
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.
Jungle Boots!
I love jungle boots. The originals that is. Not the various boots made by modern companies inspired by the Vietnam war boots. Anytime you can get a pair of real USGI contract jungle boots you should buy them. They last forever and unless you need actual cold weather boots, they will do anything. I knowContinue reading “Jungle Boots!”
M16 Top Sling Adapter
These things are pretty common and have been around since the Vietnam war but the funny thing is I have never seen on with my own eyes. Speak up on the comments if you used one in the Army or have one.
Custom Tauris Holsters
This is a sort of press release. You know I am very good friends with the owner of Vintage Gunleather Today and I like to help my friends. So, I like to share some of the stuff he has with you. He recently had some custom models made up my Tauris holsters. Mike Taurisano ofContinue reading “Custom Tauris Holsters”
