Vietnam Era 1970's Bandoleer with Replica M16 Magazines
Product Description
Original 1970s 7-pocket Vietnam-era bandolier is created for historic authenticity. Each pocket holds 1 replica dummy 20 Rnd M16 Magazine.
This bandolier is created for serious reenactors, prop houses, museums, and collectors who demand historically correct presentation and rugged, display-ready construction.
Key features
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Original 1970s various dated 7-pocket layout with authentic data and dates.
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7 Replica M16 dummy magazines molded in solid colored resin for realistic appearance and weight-friendly durability.
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- Made in USA by Marshall's Arsenal
Historical Background
The 7-pocket cotton bandolier was standard issue for U.S. troops throughout the Vietnam War. Designed to carry 210 rounds of 5.56 mm ammunition for the M16 rifle, each pocket held a cardboard insert with three 10-round stripper clips OR 1 - 20 Rnd M16 Magazine. Soldiers could quickly reload their rifle magazines using the included guide or preloaded magazine, making the system lightweight, compact, and combat-efficient.
These bandoliers became an iconic part of the American infantryman’s kit — draped over flak vests, stuffed in rucksacks. Modern bandolier designs have evolved only slightly, remaining in use. Today, it stands as a hallmark of the Vietnam-era soldier’s field gear, symbolizing practicality, resourcefulness, and the dawn of the 5.56 mm cartridge age.
