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German Ammunition Can Bag, single
German Ammunition Can Bag, single


 
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Late pattern Ammo Can
Bag. Ammo can not
included.
Made using linen canvas
from Belgium.

We leave sew on a stump
of webbing to imitate this being
from a separated pair
Properly reinforced, HBT binding,
sewn with cotton cord
WWII pattern 18mm webbing
and "tropical" hardware.
Exact reproduction hardware.
Many are differing shades of
gray just as one often finds
on original gear.
Slides and tips are maker
marked.
Leather reinforcements behind
each strap
Original grommets
Reproduction of the WWII German ammunition can carrying bag. This is a copy of the latter style bags, that, as far as is known, were only made in pairs- but troops often separated them by cutting the attachment straps on the harness and on the bags. To imitate this, we have sewn the stump of a strap on the side of the bag.

Made for the standard Patronenkasten 34/ 41, these are one of the rarest of all pieces of gear used by the Germans with only a handful visible in period photographs. I believe more originals exist than do photos of them in action.

During the War, these bags were made in two main variants. The earlier ones, typically dated 1942 or 43, were made from fieldgray canvas (similar to that used on some MP40 pouches and duffle bags). Those came in a single version as well as pairs with an adjustable and detachable H-harness. Later rigs were made in pairs from tan, fieldgray or field blue canvas, with non-detachable straps that did not adjust. Ours is a recreation of the latter type of bags.

Unlike the few other attempts at making reproductions of these, we have the correct materials and hardware- and access to originals.
Unfortunately, the components cost a lot more than cannibalized Austrian duffle bags and Czech webbing, but these are exact.
The 100% linen canvas was specially made in Belgium, the webbing is the correct "German weave" and our hardware is identical to the original down the "LUX" marks on the steel tips. Our 8mm grommets are original.

The straps and fittings properly reinforced with leather on the back and sewn with heavy cotton cord. The bottom of the bag each sack has a second layer of canvas, and the end seams have thick binding tape for strength.

Ammo can not included.

Made in USA

Use/ Wear: The original shoulder straps are rather short and tend to put the bags in one's armpits. We added 2" to each strap which places them on most peoples' hips, about the same level German troops wore their service belt.

Fit: These work for the Patronenkasten 34 and 41 models, as well as the German WWI (sometimes called "Maxim" can) cans and the postwar Yugo copy of the M34. (US .30 caliber cans will actually fit, but since they are not as long, the excess fabric tends to bunch up at each end. )

Loading the bags:
If one is using empty ammo cans, it's no problem to place them into the bag. However, if the can is full, especially of live ammunition (which is heavier than blanks), this can be a bear. A can with 300rds of ball ammunition weighs almost 25lbs.
The solution we found was simple- put the bag on over the can. Simply turn the can upside down, slide the bag over it, then flip it back over and done.

Care: The canvas is linen- do not use a washing machine or dryer!

Weight: We weighed loaded MG ammo cans:
Steel Can, 300rds of live ammunition: 22-23lbs (varies depending on case and round type).
Steel Can, 300rds of blanks: 17lbs.
Aluminum cans are about 1.5lbs less than steel ones.

Fieldgray Models?
If we can get the proper canvas made, then yes, we will make the earlier types with detachable straps. We have asked around and thus far no luck.