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MILLS EAGLE SNAP MODEL 1911 .45 ACP MAGAZINE POUCHES
– STRONG ASSOCIATION TO THE 1916
MEXICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION: These US Army Model
1911 .45 Colt Pistol Magazine Pouches with the Rimmed
Eagle Snaps, were manufactured by the Mills Woven Belt
Company, and date from the first days of the adoption
and issue of the Colt Automatic Pistol by the US Army.
Becoming relatively scarce and difficult to find in
decent condition, these accoutrements are of the style of
web gear that pre-dates World War One and which is closely
associated with the Mexican Punitive Expedition in
1916.
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NO. 1
MILLS RIMLESS EAGLE SNAP MODEL 1911 .45 ACP
MAGAZINE POUCH – DATED 1912 - EXCELLENT CONDITION: This
early production magazine pouch with the rimless eagle
snaps shows no evidence of issue or use, and presents in
"like new" unissued condition. The inner surface of the flap is legibly ink stamped
“MILLS” with the surrounding bullet logo and an equally
legible date "1912" – a very desirable early date. As
can be seen in the photographs below, there is none of
the edge wear caused by the sharp edges and corners of
the magazines that is normally seen on these early
pouches and none of the normally encountered staining.
Overall this is an especially clean specimen. The woven material is very strong and presentable,
the
material has an even green color, and all of the seams
are intact. Both rimless eagle snaps are solidly
attached, do not show any signs of the tearing that
is common to the material around these snaps, and both
still retain their original blued finish.
This specimen is
in fine condition with an early date, and it will be a
particularly nice addition to display
with your Model 1911 Pistol and the related Mills Belts.
(0589) $150
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NO. 2
MILLS EAGLE SNAP MODEL 1911 .45 ACP MAGAZINE
POUCH - 1913: This magazine pouch was certainly issued and no doubt,
saw some field use, but it still presents in very solid
condition. The inner surface of the flap is legibly ink stamped
“MILLS” with the surrounding bullet logo with a somewhat
faded date which appears to be “1913” – a very desirable early date. As
can be seen in the photographs below, there is some edge
wear to the upper corners of the flap, and
wear spots at the lower corners of the magazine pockets where
the corners of the magazines
wore completely through the material. There are
two distinct rust stains on the inside of the flap left
by the lanyard loops on the bottom of the early style
magazines - and interesting characteristic which serves
to date the period of issue of this pouch. The balance of
the woven material is very strong and presentable. The
material has an even green color and all of the seams
are intact. Both rimmed eagle snaps are solidly
attached and do not show any signs of the tearing that
is common to the material around these snaps.
Despite the obvious wear due to service in the field,
this is still a respectable specimen and it will display
nicely with your Model 1911 Pistol and the related Mills Belts.
(0428) $100
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