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wow that is a great improvement!!!

That is pretty cool. I like that! Can you distress them prior to shipping?

Shane

That looks REALLY good!
Love the lanyard loop too.

Splendid!

High regards,
Swindiana

Looks good. Same price as what ever is on your site?

Thanks guys. I'm not sure about offering them aged... but I'll think about it. The price should be the same as before.

Kind regards,
Indy

That is sharp! If ever I'd be temped to get another bag...

... and I'm tempted.

While the older, 'original' Magnoli bag had a screen-UNauthentic color and material (judging from the screenshots), I think it looked much better... I know it sounds odd, but this one looks waay too screen-accurate in material, and in a way, loses that originality IMO... I'm kicking myself for not getting one of those as they just looked absolutely killer... Like a contemporary Indy-gear!

Also, I know I probably am in the minority here (again), but I would personally have gone with '2007' instead of '1942' Either that, or '1936', to pay tribute to the obvious inspiration for this recreation!

Man Indy, you're gonna take all my money!

I think I might have to get me one of these newer bags with the heavier canvas and non-split rings (a HUGE improvement in my book!). That'll make this the third bag I've bought from you (though one is in the hands of my mother...).

IndyMcFly wrote:That is pretty cool. I like that! Can you distress them prior to shipping?

Shane

How about having it distressed IN shipping?

Nice improvements! This should be a serious competitor of the WPG bags.

binkmeisterRick wrote:

IndyMcFly wrote:That is pretty cool. I like that! Can you distress them prior to shipping?

Shane

How about having it distressed IN shipping?

Interesting idea... Send it via Neo-Nazi Post Express? (Not to be confused with the Neo-Nazi Pony Express)

Shane

Is this the one I recently got from you IM?? If so... it's a BEAUT, to be sure... Well made... sturdy... beautiful... useful... not a nit to be picked.

luv,
-r!

Nope... noone has one of these yet... not even me.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

sheesh.... so this one is BETTER than the one I got from you??? yoikes... I don't see HOW that could be!!!!


-r!

How do you make the metallic disc?
Any photos of the drain holes around?

PLATON wrote:How do you make the metallic disc?
Any photos of the drain holes around?

The side disk is cast from an original piece from the 1940s.

If he still uses the same pattern for the vents, that is.

Regards,
Swindiana

Here are the new brass drain holes on the new prototype (which was actually made of a 14oz canvas, not the 16oz of the final production run):



Kind regards,
Indy

Thanks for clarifying.
Yet a step up on that one, for sure.
They look like the real deal brass material wise in my eyes my friend.

Is it too late to ask my GF for another bag for Christmas?

Regards,
Swindiana

Swindiana wrote: Is it too late to ask my GF for another bag for Christmas?

There's a joke there, but I ain't touchin' it.

oy.....

-r!

Go ahead Bink, I can take it!

Wait... I can't. Better not.

Regards,
Swindiana

binkmeisterRick wrote:

Swindiana wrote: Is it too late to ask my GF for another bag for Christmas?

There's a joke there, but I ain't touchin' it.

Who are you and what have you done with Bink?

See I don't respect Swindy, but I do respect his girlfriend. Just kinddin' Swindy. I don't respect her, either... No, wait, that's not what I meant.

Regards!

I caught this pretty late. I'm getting one of these as soon as they're back in stock. Out of the various preview pics posted, which color is the closest to the final draft?

I will directly order one of those new bags Magnoli, absolutely great :!:
Hope they are back in stock soon

I hate to 'butcher' a like-new historical artifact -- even if it's just a gas mask bag like millions of others. And yet the web strap on my Mk.VII bag is too short to allow me to wear it at the level I want to.

So this morning I ordered a Magnoli bag. I ordered it without the strap, because I've just discovered there's a Tandy Leather on the way home from work. I've made several 'slim Jim' holsters for my 1851 Navies, and a shoulder rig for a (long-ex) girlfriend for her Ruger Mk.II. Making my own strap would be an easy way for me to get back into it.

When are these expected to be in stock? And are the straps already in stock?

Doug C

Actually all of the latest photos are of the same color, just in different lighting. Yes, the straps are in stock, but I believe they will soon run out too. I'm working on getting some more straps made asap.

Kind regards,
Indy

Those vents are wonderful, Magnoli! From the way things look, I believe that is the best looking reproduction MK(G?) VII on the market.

Fantastic IndyMagnoli; I am glad I ordered two from you! Your bag looks like the new gold standard for Indy bags and I am looking forward to wearing them out in my daily adventures.

Not trying to sound impatient, but could we get a status update on these? I noticed the release date was pushed back again. Not complaining or anything, just wondering why.

Well, it's not going as well as I'd like. We're a small company and not very self-sufficient. And I've had supply problems of every kind. I've had labor difficulties... What's so funny?

But seriously... if all goes smoothly these should be ready to ship just before Christmas. But, because of the holidays, the smallest hiccough will have them going out just after Christmas.

Kind regards,
Indy

Thanks for the update. No rush, as long as it gets here before February I'll survive.

They're in! Here are the latest images:

http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-1-lg.jpg
http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-3-lg.jpg
http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-4-lg.jpg
http://www.indyprops.com/osCommerce/cat ... 2-5-lg.jpg

I'm waiting on some more straps before shipping out all orders, but those should be in very soon.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

This is lookin great. If I got another bag this is what I'd get. I feel kind of bad about how hard I was on the authentic MKVII I bought from Sentimental Journey. I couldn't bring myself to replace the webbing with a leather strap, but I did wear a hole in the bottom. This looks like a really great alternative. Your stuff looks awesome Magnoli. Keep it up!

Magnoli, I just can recur, this is the best reproduction I have ever seen :!: :!:

And it's got the divider!

It looks great! I got notification that mine was shipped, can't wait to get home tomorrow.

Bought one last night, can't wait!

Hey, Indy Magnoli.

Rained all day today. As I approached the Canadian border it turned to snow. Some buildup on the freeway, so I reached down and pulled on the four-wheel drive. Off the freeway (a few miles before the border), and the snow was heavier. Cautious going behind a Canadian in a 2WD SUV. Came to the T-intersection. Step on the gas. Hm. Not enough. The tires barely slipped. Down to the next intersection. Ah, there's the slip I was looking for! (Just a little, but it was fun.) Pulled into my driveway. The poor MGB, under its cover of course, was covered with white stuff. Gingerly I got out of the Jeep, as I'm wearing my Aldens and they do slip a bit when the going is slick. Opened the mailbox and...

There was a parcel from New Zealand. (Funny, it never registered you were in Enn-Zed.) Across the white-covered lawn an into the house. Nice looking bag! I guess this means I'll have to get to the leather store so I can make a strap for it.

Thanks!

Doesn't magnoli offer leather straps and buckles? I'm considering one of these bags too.

Doug C

What I meant to ask was - Magnoli, do you have the straps in stock again?

Doug C

Sounds like he's expecting them soon. I decided to make my own because I used to do a little leatherwork and thought it would be an easy way to get back into it. Don't know how SA it will be, but it will be functional.

Well, I've got my bags from Indy Magnoli and I have to say they surpass my expectations and then some!

I've previously only owned the WPG replica in green and tan, but both of those are now well worn out. Compared to those, Indy Magnoli's Mk VII is slightly bigger, made of a more durable canvas, has better snaps (they actually work well to keep the flap closed) and better stitching. The internal divider for the main section is perfect too as it prevents the bag from "sagging out" when loaded up. All I need to do is give them a surface spray of DWR and they will be out in the field!

Thank Indy Magnoli for making these excellent bags!

I've been trying to decide wether to go with a WPG bag or a Magnoli bag. I've got an unissued MK-VII, but I want one for actual use, and the Magnoli bag seems the way to go.

I think I'll order one next week.

I've carried my previous Indy Magnoli satchel for a year now -- daily, everywhere, usually stuffed to the gills. Just got the new version in the mail, and it's definitely an improvement: heavier & more durable; no sharp edges on the strap rings to wear through too fast.

Btw, Indy's strap is excellent as well. I can't believe how comfortable it is, especially with a lot of weight. I'd expect such a thin strap to cut in to my body more, but in actuality it feels better than wider straps that have a shoulder pad on them. Truly weird.

Thanks, Indy -- good work!

Ted

The Pilot wrote:Sounds like he's expecting them soon. I decided to make my own because I used to do a little leatherwork and thought it would be an easy way to get back into it. Don't know how SA it will be, but it will be functional.

i actually made a leather bag based on a mkvii for someone not to long ago sadly i don't have any pics of it. i used an oiled utility leather, thinking about making another for myself.

rebelgtp wrote:i actually made a leather bag based on a mkvii for someone not to long ago sadly i don't have any pics of it. i used an oiled utility leather, thinking about making another for myself.

Hey, that'd be pretty neat. I'd love to see some pictures of that if you ever make another one.

Which strap do you guys suggest from Indy Magnoli, the matt black strap or the lighter colored ones?

Doug C

The Magnoli bag looks very good and have a very high quality.I bought one on ebay and didn't know that it's an Magnoli 'til I saw the label inside and was very happy with that.Now I'm carrying it all the days..
Mine got a lighter coloured strap.But an black one would be interesting