{"product_id":"m14-7-62-x-51-mm-bandolier-cardboard-inserts","title":"M14\/M1A - 7.62 x 51 mm Reproduction Bandolier Cardboard Inserts","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eProduct \u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"566\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eComplete your M14\/M1A ammunition bandoliers the right way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eThese Marshall’s Arsenal reproduction cardboard inserts are designed to replicate the original internal stiffeners used in U.S. military 7.62×51mm NATO cloth bandoliers for the M14 rifle. While often overlooked, these inserts were essential to maintaining structure, protecting cartridges, and preserving the authentic shape of loaded bandoliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eWhether you’re restoring surplus bandoliers, assembling a display, or building a historically correct Vietnam-era impression, these inserts add the finishing detail that sets your gear apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eCorrect style for U.S. M14 7.62 NATO bandoliers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003ePrecision die-cut heavy chipboard construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eProper fold lines and dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eRestores structure to soft or collapsed bandoliers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eIdeal for reenactment, display, museum, and film use\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eManufactured to closely match period construction and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1396\"\u003eSold in unglued packs of 6, 24 \u0026amp; 48\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**Shipping**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItems ship within 2 days - Larger Quantities are Available.  Email for details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternational Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure Checkout \u0026amp; Payment Options.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA by Marshall's Arsenal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen the U.S. military adopted the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eM14 rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e in the late 1950s, 7.62×51mm NATO ammunition was commonly issued in 6-pocket cloth bandoliers with each pocket holding 2 - 5 round stripper clips in a simple but important component: a folded cardboard insert.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese inserts provided structure, prevented cartridge shifting, and protected ammunition during transport. They also allowed bandoliers to stack efficiently in ammunition cans and crates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring the early Cold War and Vietnam War era, millions of these bandoliers were produced. Over time, original inserts were discarded, damaged, or deteriorated — making accurate reproductions an essential detail for collectors and historically correct impressions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarshall’s Arsenal reproductions bring that missing detail back to life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marshall's Arsenal","offers":[{"title":"6 pack (1 bandolier)","offer_id":45569347059910,"sku":null,"price":7.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 pack (4 bandoliers)","offer_id":45569347092678,"sku":null,"price":27.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 pack (8 bandoliers)","offer_id":45569347125446,"sku":null,"price":52.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/3436\/8571\/files\/WebsiteImage1.jpg?v=1772143044","url":"https:\/\/marshallsarsenal.com\/products\/m14-7-62-x-51-mm-bandolier-cardboard-inserts","provider":"Marshall's Arsenal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}