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    Default when did the us convert from khaki 10 pocket ammo belts to olive drab

    hi guys , when did the us convert from khaki 10 pocket ammo belts to olive drab,
    I am trying to assemble a period rig for my 1941 Winchester Garand and another for my 1903 springfield,
    please post, many thanks, satan

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    As with almost everything US military it isn't clean cut. Any web gear made while the rifles were in service would be technically correct. If you want 1941-42 exclusively you're going with khaki.

    https:www.hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/greengear.htm

    If you want a really correct early WW II cartridge belt it should be set up for M1903 clips and have the strap and snap inside the pockets. That belt would be correct for the M1, M1903 or M1917 rifles.
    Last edited by Art; 09-11-2021 at 04:36.

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    The Model 1923 cartridge belt was used up through the Korean war, and would be correct for either rifle. The inner pocket straps were dropped during WWII.

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    wasn't when the black color was made defacto for the 1911 hip holsters??

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    Holsters changed from russet to black in 1956 time period.

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    hi , with the exception is the air force they changed earlier, with the exception of early m13 aircrewman holster which were tan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny P View Post
    Holsters changed from russet to black in 1956 time period.
    Boots also..Had to dye my boots when in Basic then...

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