Pre WWI German Ammo Pouch M.1874 1887 for 71/84 Mauser Unit Marked Rare For Sale

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Pre WWI German Ammo Pouch M.1874 1887 for 71/84 Mauser Unit Marked Rare:
$95.00

Rare Original Pre-WWI German Army(Patronentasche M.1874 1887) ammo pouch M.1874 modified from a model 1874 which had top loops to the rear loop M.1887 for the Model 1871/84 Mauser rifle. This one is in the rare original brown color. This is the regular infantry pouch that holds 20 rounds of 11mm ammo. The pouch has a unit marking on the back of the pouch "2BRR88"for the 88th Infantry Regiment 2nd Battalion. The rifles were still used by the Landwehr (Home Guard) during WWI as well. This pouch is inniceconditionwith all straps, loops, but the top flap has lost its stitching. It also has the cartridge insert. Brown leather body and loops. Two pouches were worn by every soldier.Included in the pictures are drawings of the German pouches from Paul Pietsch's book on German equipment. The pouch holds 20 rounds of 11mm ammo. A nice accessory to go along with a 71/84 Mauser. A scarce pouch. This particular pouch was made using parts from the earlier M.1874.