Another alternative MkVII
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- Merrick
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Another alternative MkVII
Picked this up at my local army disposal. It has the same dimensions as a Mark VII, no drain holes, metal disk, or correct compartments but for...
$ 4.95 !! I cant go wrong.
Its actually not quite as green as it appears in the pics (digital camera is on 'to get' list). The second pic is the most accurate colour.
After addition of scrap leather strap:
Well it's a good 'close-enough' IMO
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Wow! Great alternative I must say.
Check this thread out if you want a metal disc relatively cheap:
http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7650
That bag is English but I guess they could be found in Australia too?
Any more shots of the interior and the strap holders?
High regards,
Swindiana
Check this thread out if you want a metal disc relatively cheap:
http://www.indygear.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7650
That bag is English but I guess they could be found in Australia too?
Any more shots of the interior and the strap holders?
High regards,
Swindiana
- Merrick
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Here's those shots Swindy:
Unfortunately the bag strap is sewn onto the bag on one side as shown above. I cut it off with about an inch spare, folded over the extra inch and then sewed it up with a D-ring. I punched a couple of leather rivets through it just to reinforce my inadequate stitching as seen below.
The other side already has a loop, you just snap the metal slide off and the strap comes out. Slide a D-ring in, and add your strap.
The interior is somewhat lacking in the compartment department (gee I'm a poet...) I wouldn't really trust the strength of the white divider, but then you get what you pay for. I used some old saddlery leather I had lying about for the strap
This is it in action (and my fed). The buckle has slid all the way down in this pic, simply because I didnt have enough leather for the proper 65" strap, so the buckle is really only there for decoration. My leading lady's bag is a claymore mine bag, with a similar strap attachment.
Unfortunately the bag strap is sewn onto the bag on one side as shown above. I cut it off with about an inch spare, folded over the extra inch and then sewed it up with a D-ring. I punched a couple of leather rivets through it just to reinforce my inadequate stitching as seen below.
The other side already has a loop, you just snap the metal slide off and the strap comes out. Slide a D-ring in, and add your strap.
The interior is somewhat lacking in the compartment department (gee I'm a poet...) I wouldn't really trust the strength of the white divider, but then you get what you pay for. I used some old saddlery leather I had lying about for the strap
This is it in action (and my fed). The buckle has slid all the way down in this pic, simply because I didnt have enough leather for the proper 65" strap, so the buckle is really only there for decoration. My leading lady's bag is a claymore mine bag, with a similar strap attachment.
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