peregrinvs Posted 6 February , 2019 Share Posted 6 February , 2019 Hi, I’ve just acquired this Sam Browne belt and I was wondering if there’s a way of approximately dating it? There are no visible markings. It came with a 1936 dated 1908 Pattern pistol ammunition pouch which may be a clue. Thanks, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 6 February , 2019 Share Posted 6 February , 2019 It’s a single strap version which came in later, so perhaps mid War onwards. The double strap version was from its inception. They’re exceptionally hard to date unless they are maker marked and dated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrinvs Posted 9 February , 2019 Author Share Posted 9 February , 2019 On 06/02/2019 at 17:39, Dave1418 said: It’s a single strap version which came in later, so perhaps mid War onwards. The double strap version was from its inception. They’re exceptionally hard to date unless they are maker marked and dated Thanks. I had a nasty feeling that might be the case. Perhaps ‘circa 1916-1945’ will have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasemuseum Posted 12 February , 2019 Share Posted 12 February , 2019 Quality of materials and finish of brass components is another indicator. Sam Brownes made after WW2 are not as good, so confirm the c.1916-1945 assessment. Cheers Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 1 July , 2022 Share Posted 1 July , 2022 Three rings on the top of the belt indicate this was worn as a double strap belt.......the end of one of the straps connected to the pistol case........I'd say pre/early war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peregrinvs Posted 2 July , 2022 Author Share Posted 2 July , 2022 Thanks. Interesting. I actually sold the belt soon after posting the pictures above. I bought it as it came with a 1908 Pattern pistol ammunition pouch which I wanted for my 1908 Pattern pistol order webbing set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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