For Sale: Rucksack, SAS

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1 total messages Started by Simon Tue, 06 May 1997 00:00

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Author: Simon
Date: Tue, 06 May 1997 00:00

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 I hope this posting doesn't seem inappropriate to this NG; I
 believe it has relevance. I also have other items of military
 issue kit ideal for hiking/camping. Please email me for details.

 British '72 Pattern "Airborne" Bergen
 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 (NATO number: 8465-99-136-1886)

 As seen in the film "Who Dares Wins" and countless other films
 and documentaries about the SAS Regt and the Paras!

 Made from a nylon laminate material, this rucksack was standard
 issue to the SAS and ABF being introduced in the early 70s and
 is still in (unofficial) service today.
 
 This is the second (most common) type, complete with frame,
 straps and bag. It's in used, G1-2 condition; as usual, the
 main defect with this particular item is that there's some
 corrosion to some of the metal buckles on the back support pads.

 I've replaced the backing board (the original ones break five
 minutes after first packing the rucksack!) and it only really
 needs reproofing.

 A good, tough rucksack that hundreds of blokes took hiking
 across East Falklands some time ago... ;-)

 These sell new at around 200 UKP.
 
 Offers, by email, over 50 UKP, please...

 If required, I can have fitted fully adjustable "Nexus" type
 Quick Release buckles for the side pouches, front pouch and lid
 at additional cost.

 Subject to obtaining suitable materials, I can also have made a
 waist belt for it, again at additional cost.


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