British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 19700

British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 1970

£50.00
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British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 19700
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 19700
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 19701
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  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 19700
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 19701
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  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197011
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197012
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197013
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197014
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197015
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197016
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197017
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197018
  • British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 197019
British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 1970

British Army 58 Pattern Webbing Large Pack Frame Rig Ammo Pouch M.W.& S. 1970

£50.00
Item Overview
  • Type: Genuine British Army Issue 1958 Pattern Webbing Combat Infantry Field Gear / Large Pack and Fighting Order Frame Rig Combo
  • Designer: Ministry of Defence (MoD) Ordnance Design Directorate
  • Brand: British Military Genuine Issue
  • Manufacturer: M. Wright & Sons Ltd (M.W. & S. Ltd), Quorn Mills, Loughborough, Leicestershire
  • MPN: NSN 8465-99-120-7157 (Large Pack Component Parameter)
  • Place of Origin: Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
  • Style: Cold War Era British Military Militaria / Olive Drab Canvas Field Layout Gear
  • Colour: Olive Drab Green Canvas, Weathered Gunmetal Steel Hardware, Faded Indigo Ink Stamps
  • Design Era: Cold War Era (Introduced 1958, Active Service Use Through Early 1990s)
  • Material: Heavy-Duty Pre-Shrunk Rot-Proofed Cotton Canvas, Woven Webbing Straps, Cast Steel Buckles, Brass Eyelets
  • Set Includes: Multi-Piece Pre-Rigged Tactical Infantry Assembly: One (1) 1958 Pattern Large Pack (Rucksack), One (1) Adjustable Combat Web Belt, Two (2) Integrated Shoulder Harness Yoke Braces, and One (1) Left-Hand Ammunition Magazine Pouch with Built-In Bayonet Isolation Loops
  • Features: Official 1970 Ink Stamping: Features a highly prized, legible original ink contract stamp on the canvas weave reading "1970" alongside the official MoD tracking string "A.C. 79/1/0/751". Pre-Rigged Fighting Order Frame: Unites the Large Pack, primary shoulder braces, and standard web belt into a single, cohesive, pre-adjusted carrying frame. M.W. & S. Ltd Contract Label: The inner flap of the main pack retains its original factory-stitched linen ID tag, displaying the authentic under-ink stamp of M. Wright & Sons Ltd of Leicestershire. Left-Hand Ammunition Pouch: Features a box-structured main cavity topped with an angled rain flap, complete with the essential fabric side loops engineered to isolate and anchor the infantry bayonet.
  • Condition: Good Vintage Military Surplus Condition with Honest Field Combat Character
  • Size and Capacity: Main pack internal compartment measures approximately 42 cm x 35 cm x 12 cm (approx. 16.5 x 13.8 x 4.7 inches); twin side pockets measure roughly 25 cm x 12 cm x 4 cm each. Adjustable belt fits up to a standard men's 38-40 inch waist utility clearance.
Dating & Historical Context
  • Dating: This exceptional, cohesive tactical lot dates precisely to 1970, capturing the apex of the Cold War military production era. The diagnostic verification is permanently inked on the canvas face plate, showing the crisp factory run stamp "M.W. & S. Ltd 1970" directly alongside the Nato Stock Number string prefix. This early production run from the turn of the decade is highly coveted, as it preserves the thick, heavy-weave military-grade canvas parameters utilized by the Ministry of Defence before lighter, synthetically blended textiles were introduced in the late 1980s.
  • Historical Note: The 1958 Pattern Webbing system stands as a legendary cornerstone of British military history, shielding soldiers from the Suez Crisis through the Falklands War and the Gulf War. It was an advanced modular setup engineered to distribute weight smoothly across the shoulders and hips via a specialized load-bearing yoking system. The Large Pack was designed to store the soldier's extra kit, including the toggle rope, specialized wool jumper, and mess tins, featuring custom external webbing straps to bind a sleeping bag securely to the top deck and channel a lightweight trench shovel handle through the core. Finding a rig pre-configured in this manner is a brilliant time capsule; it shows exactly how an infantryman laid out their "Marching Order" frame to transition seamlessly from base camp into a rapid fighting stance.
Description
An exceptionally visual, highly historical, and incredibly rugged acquisition for militaria collectors, Cold War historians, or period theatrical prop master curators, this pre-rigged 1958 Pattern British Army webbing set bursts with combat veteran character. The lot anchors a large rucksack assembly directly onto its supporting harness, web belt, and front ammunition pouch, eliminating the tedious weaving process for the collector. Constructed from thick, rot-proofed olive drab canvas, the gear is accented by heavy steel C-clips, brass drainage eyelets, and quick-release tabs that have patinated beautifully over half a century. A wonderful touch of local industrial heritage is the presence of the M. Wright & Sons Ltd factory marking—a legendary Leicestershire textile firm based right down the road from our boutique that has woven high-grade military webbing since the Boer War.
Expert Identification & Design Features:
  • Authentic Local Contract: Proudly carries the Quorn Mills maker identity, demonstrating top-tier mid-century Midlands manufacturing standards.
  • Pre-Rigged Practicality: Hand-linked into a singular, display-ready harness setup that perfectly demonstrates the complex Cold War layout layout.
  • Bayonet Isolation Loop: The left-hand ammo canvas housing features the iconic rear sleeve channel designed to anchor the standard L1A1 SLR or SA80 infantry bayonet sheath safely.
Condition Report
This genuine military surplus set is in good vintage condition, displaying a fantastic, honest abundance of authentic field service use, storage character, and military patina. The canvas material remains exceptionally strong, stiff, and structurally integrated, entirely free from large structural rips, dry-rot brittleness, or gaping tears. All original quick-release canvas webbing straps are present and full length, though they show typical fraying on the terminal tips and light surface rust/pitting on the steel buckles from historic storage. The interior waterproofing liner on the pack shows normal age peeling and minor flaking, which is standard for 50-year-old issue gear. The ink stamps and linen contractor labels are beautifully preserved, legible, and clear. A vintage handwritten soldier's name marking is present on the inner lining flap, adding a marvelous layer of personal military provenance.
Shipping & Logistics
  • Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY (via Royal Mail).
  • Packaging: This heavy canvas and steel military assembly will be thoroughly brushed down, neatly folded into its compact footprint to avoid strap kinking, and enclosed in a protective poly-lining shell. The rig will be shipped inside a rigid, thick-walled cardboard box with adequate buffering to prevent metal buckles from piercing the outer container during international transit.
  • Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm and we ship same day.
Returns & Payment Policies
We want you to be delighted with your heritage find.
  • Not as Described: In the unlikely event of an error in our listing, we will provide a full refund and cover the return postage costs.
  • Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.

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