M1 Garand Ammo Belt Value...

Mooseman684 · 01-31-2008, 11:00 PM

Ok guys, I need your help....
I need to know the value of an Original Garand Ammo Belt with suspenders...
It is Green and has multiple pockets for Clips full of Ammo all the way around...
What is it worth ???
Rich

lefty o · 01-31-2008, 11:03 PM

never seen one with suspenders?!

Mooseman684 · 01-31-2008, 11:07 PM

This one is complete with suspenders..I have never seen one like it..Hence the Question. Belongs to a WW2Veteran and I have first shot at it !
Rich

oldjarhead · 01-31-2008, 11:40 PM

Presuming you mean suspender straps I would guess the one you describe is post WW II. The Garand belt has three separate pieces two of which contain ammo pockets (right and left side) the third is a connector belt strap that allows for waist size adjustment. Some pouches have a total of 8 pockets (early), some have 10 (later). On the average they go for around $70 but actual range is from $35 to $150+. There are many reproductions available on the market that demand similiar prices so beware.

M14man · 02-01-2008, 12:53 AM

There was a BAR belt with suspenders; how many pockets does it have? Are the pockets big enough for a BAR mag?

Mooseman684 · 02-01-2008, 01:03 AM

Pouches are not big enough for M14 mags....Garand Clips or Springfield strippers will fit.
Rich

Dookiebutt · 02-01-2008, 05:50 AM

Are there any markings on it? The straps that are on it, do they have brass or steel clips that clip through the holes? Those straps may be marked too. I have one that was "re-dyed" green later in the war. I also have one set that is 1943 dated and stamped "British Made" but they are USGI.

texnmidwest · 02-01-2008, 06:00 AM

My grandfather had one when I was a kid. I wish I still had it! He bought it full of ammo at a Navy surplus sale for veterans that was held at the Naval air station. Lost it in a house fire.

Mooseman684 · 02-01-2008, 08:47 PM

Well, It appears to be an OD green 10-pocket M1923 cartridge belt and M1936 field suspenders....
I bought it for 15.00 today...Reproductions sell for 170.00 I found out, so I figure I got a deal.
The Belt has Brass snapdots,and the date and Maker are worn off,this dude saw combat... the suspenders are Khaki in the back and light OD green in the front.
Rich

Orlando · 02-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Please post pics. I'm always up for a education. Never saw one with suspenders

Mooseman684 · 02-02-2008, 12:17 PM

here it is...
MVC-025S.JPG
Rich

mym1a · 02-02-2008, 05:50 PM

friend of mine has one like that, where he got it and how much he paid for it I don't? if its original i would guess that retail that rig probably sells for $40.00 or more?

Orlando · 02-02-2008, 06:48 PM

Is there 10 holders all together or only 5 ?

Mooseman684 · 02-02-2008, 06:52 PM

10 pouches...5 on each side, Belt adjusts in rear...

Sarge · 02-05-2008, 04:17 AM

Anyone who pays $170 for the repro Garand belts I have seen is an idiot! Not good quality and wrong material so they don't look right at 25 feet.
Most are priced at under $100.

Green BAR, Garand belts & suspenders came out in 1943, but were slow to make it to the front.
A good condition Garand belt - whether WW 2 or Korean War(no inside snap straps in each pocket) will bring an easy $75. The suspenders, if marked, will bring $25-50.

You did very well - $100+/- for $15. Go give him another $20 - in appreciation for his service you can tell him.
Sarge

Mooseman684 · 02-05-2008, 10:43 AM

Thanks Sarge,
I do Better than That, I volunteer a lot of time for him and his household. Including Computer Maintenance, Plumbing, Hauling and burning Garbage , and other things as needed....We both get a good deal this way!

Rich

big boomer · 02-05-2008, 04:44 PM

Hey Moose congrads on getting a rare piece of history. My friend just bought a repo belt(no suspenders) and paid about $40.00. He also found a cleaning kit for an M-1 it fits on the belt and has an alum. handle its from ww-2 and its not the one that goes in the stock. The handle is a T handle its in ex. shape.

44spl · 02-13-2008, 09:59 PM

50 bucks at best. But then it's been a year since I bought the same thing at e-bay

GlockMeister · 02-13-2008, 10:30 PM

Mooseman, I say either way, well worth $15 bucks. Good find.

J-HOSS · 02-18-2008, 06:09 PM

AMMO BELT--Have one like yours--5 each side adj. in rear-takes 06 clips--tan color and marked USMC on inside--but I have no suspenders (today)

01-31-2008, 11:00 PM	#1
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	M1 Garand Ammo Belt Value... Ok guys, I need your help.... I need to know the value of an Original Garand Ammo Belt with suspenders... It is Green and has multiple pockets for Clips full of Ammo all the way around... What is it worth ??? Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-31-2008, 11:07 PM	#3
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	This one is complete with suspenders..I have never seen one like it..Hence the Question. Belongs to a WW2Veteran and I have first shot at it ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-01-2008, 01:03 AM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	Pouches are not big enough for M14 mags....Garand Clips or Springfield strippers will fit. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-01-2008, 06:00 AM	#8
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,395	My grandfather had one when I was a kid. I wish I still had it! He bought it full of ammo at a Navy surplus sale for veterans that was held at the Naval air station. Lost it in a house fire. __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

02-01-2008, 08:47 PM	#9
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	Well, It appears to be an OD green 10-pocket M1923 cartridge belt and M1936 field suspenders.... I bought it for 15.00 today...Reproductions sell for 170.00 I found out, so I figure I got a deal. The Belt has Brass snapdots,and the date and Maker are worn off,this dude saw combat... the suspenders are Khaki in the back and light OD green in the front. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-31-2008, 11:03 PM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,785	never seen one with suspenders?!

01-31-2008, 11:40 PM	#4
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 814	Presuming you mean suspender straps I would guess the one you describe is post WW II. The Garand belt has three separate pieces two of which contain ammo pockets (right and left side) the third is a connector belt strap that allows for waist size adjustment. Some pouches have a total of 8 pockets (early), some have 10 (later). On the average they go for around $70 but actual range is from $35 to $150+. There are many reproductions available on the market that demand similiar prices so beware.

02-01-2008, 12:53 AM	#5
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 429 Images: 10	There was a BAR belt with suspenders; how many pockets does it have? Are the pockets big enough for a BAR mag?

02-01-2008, 05:50 AM	#7
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: America's North Coast Posts: 1,157	Are there any markings on it? The straps that are on it, do they have brass or steel clips that clip through the holes? Those straps may be marked too. I have one that was "re-dyed" green later in the war. I also have one set that is 1943 dated and stamped "British Made" but they are USGI.

02-02-2008, 07:48 AM	#10
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 526	Please post pics. I'm always up for a education. Never saw one with suspenders

02-02-2008, 12:17 PM	#11
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	here it is... MVC-025S.JPG Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-02-2008, 05:50 PM	#12
mym1a Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,313	friend of mine has one like that, where he got it and how much he paid for it I don't? if its original i would guess that retail that rig probably sells for $40.00 or more?

02-02-2008, 06:48 PM	#13
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 526	Is there 10 holders all together or only 5 ?

02-02-2008, 06:52 PM	#14
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	10 pouches...5 on each side, Belt adjusts in rear... __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-05-2008, 04:17 AM	#15
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 217	Anyone who pays $170 for the repro Garand belts I have seen is an idiot! Not good quality and wrong material so they don't look right at 25 feet. Most are priced at under $100. Green BAR, Garand belts & suspenders came out in 1943, but were slow to make it to the front. A good condition Garand belt - whether WW 2 or Korean War(no inside snap straps in each pocket) will bring an easy $75. The suspenders, if marked, will bring $25-50. You did very well - $100+/- for $15. Go give him another $20 - in appreciation for his service you can tell him. Sarge

02-05-2008, 10:43 AM	#16
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,638 Images: 2	Thanks Sarge, I do Better than That, I volunteer a lot of time for him and his household. Including Computer Maintenance, Plumbing, Hauling and burning Garbage , and other things as needed....We both get a good deal this way! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-05-2008, 04:44 PM	#17
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 941	Hey Moose congrads on getting a rare piece of history. My friend just bought a repo belt(no suspenders) and paid about $40.00. He also found a cleaning kit for an M-1 it fits on the belt and has an alum. handle its from ww-2 and its not the one that goes in the stock. The handle is a T handle its in ex. shape.

02-13-2008, 09:59 PM	#18
44spl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12	50 bucks at best. But then it's been a year since I bought the same thing at e-bay

02-13-2008, 10:30 PM	#19
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,377	Mooseman, I say either way, well worth $15 bucks. Good find. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

02-18-2008, 06:09 PM	#20
J-HOSS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 11	AMMO BELT--Have one like yours--5 each side adj. in rear-takes 06 clips--tan color and marked USMC on inside--but I have no suspenders (today)