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WWII German RFNr Marked K98 Ammunition Pouches

Pouches stamped with the text "RFNr" are uncommon but can be found if one is persistant. RFNr is thought to be short for "Reich Fabrik Nummer" and was used by late 1944. No war-time product stamped with RFNr is known to exist with a maker name or code, making it very difficult to determine the exact manufacturer.

This list is by no means nor will it ever be completed. As I find various "RFNr" numbered K98 rifle ammunition pouches, I'll post them here. If you have one that you would like put on the list, please contact me. Images below are copyright by their respective owners. and are posted for historical research. I make every attempt to contact the owners but it is not always possible. Manufacturer numbers shown in bold have been verified by a clear photo image or in person. There are four known RFNr numbers and they are listed here. Latest maker mark listed is "0/1305/0253".

RFNr Marked K98 Ammunition Pouches
RFNr	Manufacturer	Stempel	Year	Comments	Source
0/0444/0023				"RFNr." text over number	eBay
0/0494/0008				Vertical rivets on lid straps, "RFNr." text above number. This number is also found on straps.	mbertram.de (2789)
					eBay.de
0/1305/0253				"RFNr" text and number enclosed in a rectangular lined box.	kmh, picture eBay
1/1044/0014				"RFNr." text before number. This number has been found on a combat Y-strap.	kmh, eBay(pic)

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