30 caliber, M2 ball ammunition could in fact be fit into each pouch (indeed that was the intent), 2 en bloc clips will definitely not fit in the same pouch. While it is true that two 5 round stripper clips of standard. I believe this confusion stems from the 5 round stripper clips for the M1903A3 rifle. This includes the older "pucker pouch" ammo belts designed for M1 and M2 ball ammunition. In either a six pouch bandoleer or a ten pouch belt, it is impossible to insert two loaded en blocs per pouch if we are talking about the belts or bandoleers issued to US troops in WWII. I should know I use these things to carry loaded en bloc clips for an M1 rifle to the rifle range. Please understand I appreciate everything the community does but as the owner of just such an M1 rifle made in 1944, as well as ammunition belts and standard bandoleers made in WWII, I can say with confidence that a soldier with a six pouch "belt" (which must be a bandoleer), there is no "doubling up" of en bloc clips for the M1 rifle. Regarding M1 Garand en blocs, there is some confusion I'm afraid. My interest is purely informational, it's not to prove somebody wrong or be argumentative. I have to comment on a couple things under discussion though.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |