Top of the line "Texled" reproduction magazine pouches for the WWII German Maschinekarabiner family of battle rifles. This includes the Mkb42, MP43, MP44, MP45, and STG44. Original examples are probably the most expensive of all German fieldgear items today with a pair in excellent shape selling for over ten thousand dollars.

These are the best recreations of MP44 pouches made and they were done with an original pair in hand. This is also the last batch we will be able to do due to the lack of fabric. We reproduced the variant of the Type 2B's made by "cea" (H. Thiele company) which are one of the best known of all MP44 pouches.

The original pair we copied.

To create these, we had the *red-lined tan linen canvas custom woven in Belgium and the web closures woven holes for the studs which was specially shuttle loomed for us in Pennsylvania. The pattern we took from a pair of my authentic examples, with all parts being die cut for ease as well as accuracy. The only parts we were unable to find were the exact type of pop rivet used on the front and the stepped slides used on the back strap. I also opted for tan webbing for the back straps as we'd have to order 1,000 meters to have white (as used on the original) made.

The canvas used to reinforce the bottom 2 inches of the pouches is original WWII German which is a slightly different shade and weave than the rest of the material.

Markings: We copied the WaA and cea 1944 markings used on originals- however, our stamps are farb in that they are too legible. Originals are often just smudges. Sorry.

We stack and cut the fabric here in out shop, organize all the small components and send them overseas for saddle stitching of the web & leather fittings which is done by hand. I make sure that red lines are visible on several parts, just as most enthusiasts demand.

Made with Belgian and American parts, assembled overseas.

Fit: Each pouch hold three 30rd MP44 magazines. A bit of effort is required to fasten the flaps closed- originals are the same way. If the strap is easy to close, the flap tends to come loose and open up during running, crawling or rolling in the field which can result in lost magazines.

Formed: We take each pair, wet them and let them dry with 6 wooden "mags" inside to form the canvas and make sure everything fits properly.

No, they will not hold AR15 or AK magazines.

*The lined canvas was normally used for grain sacks, mail bags and similar items. The lines were added as guides for the workers when they were sewing such items. The lines had no purpose for the Germans. When we contacted the linen company in Belgium to make this, our sales rep told us that one of the owners saw the sample I sent- (he was in his 80's) and he commented that the Germans had confiscated a trainload of that stuff from them during the War. He was amused that some silly Americans wanted to have them make it again...for German stuff.