FJ Bandoleer Rarity

[FHH]

How many variants are there of FJ (K98) bandoleers and hoe do they stack up in order of rarity??

[Bob Coleman]

When orignal bales of these came out in the mid 60's, there seemed to be equal amounts available of the three patterns found-blue gray, splinter camoflage and tropical tan. Back then, your choice $15.00 with a discount, of course, for quantity purchases.

Bob

[J Melvin]

Those are the three most commonly encountered. The rarest is the two snap. Next is the square flap. Then the other three just kinda show up on occasion.

[Maus]

What about the first model:One snap with the square flap that didnt cover the entire clip?

[Eric Queen]

In my opinion the ranking ( with 1 being the most rare ) is as follows.

1. Olive Green 1st model ( with square retaining flap )
2. Double Snap ( Olive Green )
3. Double Snap ( Blue )
4. Splotch ( multi fabric )
5. Blue ( angular flap )
6. Splinter
7. Blue ( round flap )
8. Tan

[Maus]

There is also a first model in blue and tan

[Eric Queen]

There is also a first model in blue and tan

Never seen nor heard of those, would love to see photos.

[Maus]

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