Reproduction MkVII

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IndyRich
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Reproduction MkVII

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Hi all
My original Unissued MkVII is on it's last legs, and I'm looking for a replacement. Having recently purchased a replacement bag complete with gas mask and respirator on ebay for next to nothing, I discovered that the mask that came with the bag has a high probability of containing Chrysotile Asbestos, which is rather hazardous (Best not take my lunch to work in that :-k ) Another piece of history destined to be destroyed. Maybe Indy was right, "It belongs in a Museum".

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sale-of-Gas-M ... 777/g.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This has put me off buying an original all together. So my question is, who makes the best repo MkVII and/orMkV? I've been looking at Soldier of Fortune (UK based), WPG and Magnoli, anyone have any decent reviews/pictures and advice?

Cheers guys
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I like Magnoli's bags for their muted olive color, quality canvas construction, and disc detail. Mine serves only to hold spare gear parts at this point. I have no other repro to compare it to.

When in gear, I still insist on an original bag slung on a Pecard-darkened Todd's strap fitted with a stainless Adventurebilt buckle. :TOH:
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There are a number of detail photos and comparison photos of Magnoli and Todd's reproduction bags in this topic:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=66781" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Wested has unissued ones, drop them a line.
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IndyRich wrote:Hi all
My original Unissued MkVII is on it's last legs, and I'm looking for a replacement. Having recently purchased a replacement bag complete with gas mask and respirator on ebay for next to nothing, I discovered that the mask that came with the bag has a high probability of containing Chrysotile Asbestos, which is rather hazardous (Best not take my lunch to work in that :-k ) Another piece of history destined to be destroyed. Maybe Indy was right, "It belongs in a Museum".

http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Sale-of-Gas-M ... 777/g.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This has put me off buying an original all together. So my question is, who makes the best repo MkVII and/orMkV? I've been looking at Soldier of Fortune (UK based), WPG and Magnoli, anyone have any decent reviews/pictures and advice?

Cheers guys
I found an unused original MkVII from here. You should find a selection on this link. http://www.endicotts.co.uk/filter?taxon ... ective=All" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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