Correct ANH Bowcaster Strap Clips and Material

[Jawajawa827]

So while I was trying to figure out the correct strap that goes on the anh bowcaster as seen in some images I could easily tell the clip type but the material was hard to see and figure out. I have two different types of material that I think it could be based on the bags that had the right clips on them but cant get a definite answer to which of the two are correct. So if anyone knows which type of material was used based on my pictures that would be most appreciated, Thanks

 

[Jawajawa827]

I added a picture of the strap and clip from the bowcaster below. But I cant figure out the material the strap was made of if anyone knows and can either post a picture of the material or tell me which one it best resembles. Thanks!!!

 

[newmagrathea]

The correct straps with clips are out there but for the life of me I can't remember where they come from. I have one that I'm going to use for my bowcaster build.

 

[laszlo]

They look like the clips/straps from a British Mk 6/ MK 5 gas mask bag

https://erenow.net/ww/british-military-respirators-anti-gas-equipment-two-world-wars/british-military-respirators-anti-gas-equipment-two-world-wars.files/image102.jpg

 

[thd9791]

I was going to say, I recognize that type of webbing, and considering the source for a lot of crap on set, absolutely british military, or somewhere in the EU

 

[OdiWan72]

They look like the clips/straps from a British Mk 6/ MK 5 gas mask bag

https://erenow.net/ww/british-military-respirators-anti-gas-equipment-two-world-wars/british-military-respirators-anti-gas-equipment-two-world-wars.files/image102.jpg

Yep...that‘s what they used

 

[Jawajawa827]

Awesome thanks everyone, do we know the fabric type that was used for the strap?

 

[OdiWan72]

Canvas

 

[TatooineMachine]

What about the D rings attached to the bowcaster? Any pics? Thanks in advance!

 

[Jawajawa827]

The rings that the j hooks attach to on the bowcaster are o rings. However the strap uses a d ring with a double rolled metal piece connecting it to the j hook. The images below are of the correct strap clips front and backs from mk6/7 bags.

This is a picture I found of the bowcaster using the same clips as described above.

 

[Jawajawa827]

I thought I would add this as I found an image of the bowcaster that was good enough quality to see the straps material, and it appears to be a more square patterned type of fabric. The strap I had bought seems to share the same pattern and I want to say they could be a match. Thanks

 

[russellsch]

This is the strap I got from Trooper. He said it was from a military (I believe Russian? It could've been English though) tote bag. It was what he thought that was used.

 

[NathanM]

What color are those d-rings? Wonder if they'd work as vintage pieces for ESB Luke Saber?

 

[Marv]

Definitely not Russian

 

[Jawajawa827]

From my understanding the strap was from a British bag and the entire setup is made from brass. I found the picture and thought it might show some new info possibly.

 

[Lichtbringer]

Iirr it was from a british gasmask bag. But i´m not sure if there are many different versions, maybe some close but not totally accurate ..... ?

Many Indiana Jones fans should have one - due to replacing them with the leather straps.

 

[Jawajawa827]

I've seen several versions of the strap. There are differences in the clips and fabric materials. The clip setup is easy to spot, the only thing that I couldn't find out early on was the correct fabric material used out of all the different ones out there. I found the photo and thought it showed the material decent enough to identify the right material for the strap.