Wanted: Salvage grade Mills looped belt

Niederlander · February 17, 2010, 08:10:49 PM

Hello!
Has anyone got a ratty Mills looped belt that has the brass hardware intact they'd want to get rid of? I've got a project in mind, but I need the hardware. Thanks!

St. George · February 17, 2010, 10:45:30 PM

S&S Firearms has the hardware - as do several other suppliers.

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Pitspitr · February 18, 2010, 06:34:19 AM

Steff's got one that someone cut the stitching on half the loops to make a shotgun belt but he wants too much for it, especially for what you want it for.

Drydock · February 18, 2010, 10:41:26 AM

Even salvage grade originals are highly priced now, you'ld be better off getting the repro hardware from S&S http://www.ssfirearms.com/images/09%20cat/2009%20Cat%20Insignia.pdf page 91 They don't list all the parts, you'll have to call, but they have them.

Texas Lawdog · February 18, 2010, 07:48:25 PM

Yessir, I'm having the same problem trying to find reasonably priced bayonets for my Trapdoor and Krag.

Niederlander · February 18, 2010, 07:57:43 PM

Yes, prices on some of this stuff are getting pretty silly, but I guess it's a function of more people being interested in it now. Before cowboy shooting took off you could buy 'most any '97 Winchester for $150 or less. Krags were about the same. Pity I didn't forsee all this and stock up!

Pitspitr · February 19, 2010, 07:14:11 AM

Quote from: Texas Lawdog on February 18, 2010, 07:48:25 PM
Yessir, I'm having the same problem trying to find reasonably priced bayonets for my Trapdoor and Krag.

What do you consider a "reasonably priced bayonet for your Krag"? I have 2 for sale. One is missing it's locking lug, but the other is complete. Both are in pretty good shape (other than the one's locking lug). They have both been sharpened. neither have scabbards. I don't have them in front of me to give you a more accurate description.

Texas Lawdog · February 19, 2010, 01:56:31 PM

Pitspitr, The folks on the internet Bayonet sites are asking 2 or 3 hundred dollars, which I can't afford. Let me know ab out a price. Thanks TLD PS. I'm also in the market for a bayonet for my Trapdoor rifle.

Niederlander · February 19, 2010, 06:43:02 PM

I've got a potential new recruit who may be in need of a Krag bayonet. Let me know a price if you still have an extra. Thanks!

Texas Lawdog · February 20, 2010, 08:54:56 AM

We're always looking for a few good Men!