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Indiana
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by Indiana » Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:06 am
The inside pockets are kind of neat.
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by IndianaCollins » Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:41 am
looks pretty much like a Mkvii to me(but im no expert), except for that button down pocket inside, and the way it has that 1 divider in the middle. could be a mkvi, but i cant verify that.
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by IndianaCollins » Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:42 am
oh, yeah, my WPG mkvii has 2 drain vents in the bottom, i notice this bag only has 1
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by Cooler King » Sun Mar 16, 2003 11:46 am
Could be an MK vi but I'm not sure. Looks good and old though. That and a Keppler strap, boom, you've got a satchel.
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by sab04 » Sun Mar 16, 2003 12:17 pm
It's a MK-VII because a MK-VI only has 3 pockets inside the main flap, and that one has five. Also I've seen MK-VII's & MK-VI's with 1, 2 and 3 drain holes. You can also tell it's a VII because on the 1st pic on the page, you can kinda see the metalic disk on the side of the bag, and only MK-VII's have them. hope this helps.
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by Division 6 » Sun Mar 16, 2003 1:05 pm
Wel l if you do get it I suggest using paint thinner or acitone to remove the name inside.
Then rince with water.
I've done that with a flight suit and it removed the ink quickly.
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by Chamorro » Sun Mar 16, 2003 1:17 pm
From the color, the snap pocket, the D-rings, and the barely visible Canadian Broadarrow, I'd say it was a Canadian MK-VII.
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by Indiana » Sun Mar 16, 2003 3:32 pm
Thanks for all the quick responses guys... now I only gotta wait to see if I win it.
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by Tennessee Harper » Sun Mar 16, 2003 3:44 pm
I'd agree. It definitely looks Canadian. I bought 3 of those from a company in Australia a year or so ago for $60.00 shipped. Sold them for about $100. Not to bad a profit.
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by Michigan Smith » Sun Mar 16, 2003 4:46 pm
It's a MKVI bag, I've got one from the Roadster Factory before they ran out. The inside snap pocket and single drain are the only differences. I prefer my MKVI to the MK7. The one in the auction looks pretty well used, but might wash up OK.
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by Michigan Smith » Sun Mar 16, 2003 4:47 pm
Sorry, and the strap side ring shape is different btwn MK6 & 7
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by Indiana » Sun Mar 16, 2003 5:17 pm
I still got the bid... hopefully i wont get sniped!
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by JPdesign » Mon Mar 17, 2003 12:42 pm
I'ld say mk-vii. didn't the mk-vi have clips on the strap rather than it being stitch on?
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by IndianaJames » Mon Mar 17, 2003 12:49 pm
Chamorro is right - Canadian issue MKVII -
Did you end up winning?!
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by Indiana » Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:52 pm
Yes, I did end up winning. I'll get the money order out soon. Then when I get back from vacation I can take some better pictures and we can finally decide. Maybe there are other marks though. Who knows?
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by Indiana Jess » Tue Mar 18, 2003 1:14 am
Congrats on the win. It will serve you well. Any idea what strap you want to use on it?
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by Indiana » Thu Mar 20, 2003 1:30 pm
Im thinking a Nh... I might get a LK though... Decisions Decisions...
I think I have ID'd it as a MKVI there are pictures on Indygear that show the One drainage hole and the snapped inside flap.
PICTURES TO FOLLOW
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by Indiana » Thu Mar 20, 2003 1:31 pm
Woods Company unknown - Canadian issue (usually indicated by yellow/mustard coloration).
Single underside drainage hole.
Production years known: 1941.
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by Indiana » Thu Mar 20, 2003 1:32 pm
Indiana
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by Indiana » Thu Mar 20, 2003 1:33 pm
These are the pictures on Indy Gear that I have posted. When I recieve my bag I'll get some pictures up.
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by IndianaJames » Thu Mar 20, 2003 6:44 pm
The single drain hole is the giveaway, I have seen MKVII's with a small snap pocket inside though....
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by Sergei » Thu Mar 20, 2003 7:12 pm
Nice find. Lee Keppler has a MKVII with the small inside pocket that snaps. It's very cool.
This is definitely NOT a MKVI. The MKVI has 2 small D-rings on the front, which the MKVII doesn't. In addition, the MKVI has 2 large vertical pockets with snaps on the back of the bag.
Check it out, this one is from my collection:
Above is back of bag
-Sergei
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by Indiana » Mon Apr 07, 2003 4:42 pm
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by Mola Ram » Mon Apr 07, 2003 5:44 pm
That sure Is one Sweet Bag Sergei!
Good Luck with Your Bag Indiana, Nice Buy!
Kindest
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Mola