Canadian Bandoleer info

[cie]

I recently picked this up at an auction (it was mixed in with a lot). I have had it identified as a pattern 1888/1889 bandoleer. Does any one have any idea of its value, I can't seem to find info on it anywhere.

 

[Until the Angels Fall]

I don't have any info on it for you to give lol but it looks pretty soild and well made. Expensive?

 

[woodchopper]

very nice shape, I have a friend that rides with the horse troop, they use the same gear, I'll ask him. I know that the repo kit is not cheap so a real one in good shape is not goint to be cheap, nice find.

 

[Hawkshadow]

Not anything for you on value, but it definitely appears to be of the correct issued bandoleers for the boer war. Great find! http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3433

 

[bluemike807]

Very nice piece of kit, practical too - I'd be torn between keeping it nicely oiled and in a closet or taking it out in the bush.

 

[Nyles]

Interesting that a single-round bandoleer would be dated so late - by 1912 I believe we were already issuing the Ross Mk.III, which is charger loaded. Maybe for cavalry units still using the Mk.II? Did the mounties still have their Lee-Enfield carbines in 1912?

 

[cie]

Interesting that a single-round bandoleer would be dated so late - by 1912 I believe we were already issuing the Ross Mk.III, which is charger loaded. Maybe for cavalry units still using the Mk.II? Did the mounties still have their Lee-Enfield carbines in 1912?

There is a C broad arrow mark just above the buckle, so it was definitely army issue.

 

[englishman_ca]

IF it were earlier Boar War issue, collectors pay around $250 for a good one.

Your leather seems to be in good shape. Treat it with your favourite flavour of leather dressing before you use it, otherwise it will likely crack or tear, and that would be a shame.

 

[John Sukey]

Unfortunately the Boer was ended well before 1912

 

[Lee Enfield]

Interesting that a single-round bandoleer would be dated so late - by 1912 I believe we were already issuing the Ross Mk.III, which is charger loaded. Maybe for cavalry units still using the Mk.II? Did the mounties still have their Lee-Enfield carbines in 1912?

The MkIII did not become common issue until @1915, many units reporting to training camps in the UK still armed with MkII varients.

Ross MkIII may be the winner for "shortest issue" primary issue rifle. Some sources quoting 1913-1916, others 1914-1916....

 

[green]

The Charger was introduced to Cdn service in 1912 with the fourth variant of the MkII** Ross.