British Army .303 Ammo Bandolier - 50 Rounds
Good used condition. Fully functional and field-ready, with light wear and typical service markings.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
Genuine British Army .303 ammo bandolier designed to carry 50 rounds of rifle ammunition.
50-Round Storage Capacity
Built with five distinct pouch compartments, this cloth bandolier holds ten 5-round charger clips of .303 British ammunition. The fold-over top flap keeps clips secured, preventing dirt ingress while allowing quick access in the field. Each pocket uses a simple metal wire hook closure through a cloth loop, offering a silent, reliable fastening that will not jam with mud.
Cold War Military Issue
Issued under military nomenclature Bandolier, 50 Rounds, .303 Inch, Mk 3/1, these original mid-1960s items feature authentic factory stamps from Radway Green (RG) and contractor marks. Made from heavy-duty tan cotton canvas with a reinforced bottom strip, this Mk 3/1 version improves on wartime designs by adding extra structural stitching to prevent wear during field transport.
Field Utility and Reenactment
Featuring an integrated cotton webbing shoulder strap, the bandolier can be worn cross-body or stowed inside standard 1937 pattern basic webbing pouches. It provides historical accuracy for living history reenactors and British Army collectors. Shooters and outdoor enthusiasts can also use the lightweight pockets for organizing small tools, field gear, or rifle cartridges.
Add this original British Army .303 ammo bandolier to your military kit collection today.
This item was used by the British Army during the Late Cold War (1961–1991) and is in Grade 1 condition. It is in very good condition with plenty of life left. We recommend giving it a wash before wearing.
| Product Code | SKU8714K |
| Department | Equipment |
| Condition/Grade | Grade 1 |
| Era | Late Cold War (1961–1991) |
| Issuing Country | British |
| Service | Army |
| Official Designation | Bandolier, 50 Rounds, .303 Inch, Mk 3/1 |
| Ammunition Capacity | 50 Rounds (10 x 5-round .303 charger clips) |
| Material | Heavy Cotton Canvas and Webbing |
| Closure Type | Brass Wire Hook and Eye |
| Filling Factory | Royal Ordnance Factory Radway Green (RG) |
| Key Features | Heavy Duty Canvas, Multiple Pockets, Lightweight |
| Activities | Historical Reenactment, Cadets & Training, Fishing & Hunting, Camping & Bushcraft |
Grade 1 represents solid, fully functional military surplus that has been deployed or issued but remains in great usable condition with plenty of life left.
- Functionality: 100% field-ready. All main zippers, press studs, drawstrings, and buckles work as intended with no critical faults.
- Fabric & Wear: Structurally sound with light cosmetic wear, minor abrasion, or subtle fading from normal military use and laundering.
- Markings & Personalisation: May feature soldier names, unit numbers, service markings, or light depot stamps written on tags or fabric.
- Repairs: May include neat, professional military-standard stitches or minor reinforcement patches that do not compromise gear integrity.
- Storage & Cleanliness: Gear is serviceable straight out of the box, though a standard initial wash or airing is recommended to clear typical military surplus storage scent and minor handling dust.
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