Royal Navy Division Leather .303 Bandolier

Nigel · Post by **Nigel** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 2:26 pm

Can anyone give some info on this .303 Bandolier. It is marked No.1 Martins- Birmn Ld Makers 1917 and then a large N and 1 and Broad Arrow.

Very similar to the Mounted Infantry bandolier but without the flaps plus it has two large loops on the back - would these take flare cartridges but they are just too small for the standard 26.5mm Verey Pistol cartridge.

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joseyclosey · Post by **joseyclosey** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 9:46 am

Nigel the loops at the back may have been to take a oil bottle, as the earlier Martini Henry bandolier had these loops for a pewter oil bottle.

This is the M H oil bottle. Sorry i cant be more help.

Joe

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