Strange (to me) Mag Pouch

[ArtPahl]

Odd metal belt attachment clips on the back. Seems too tight to fit a belt. Markings on the back:

POCKET AMMO MAG
OD7 45 CAL
DSA 100-1987
8465 782 2239

What do I have? It's been lying around here for a long time and I recently discovered it. I have long since forgotten where/how I got it; probably from my long deceased cousin who was a USMC NCO.

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[browningautorifle]

Pics would sure help. If they're ALICE clips they always seem too tight.

[ArtPahl]

Yeah, I wish I was smart enough to post pictures. "ALICE" clips?

[Fushigi Ojisan]

All-purpose Lightweight Individual Carrying Equipment - Wikipedia

[browningautorifle]

smart enough to post pictures

That's no sweat see your pms and my email will be there. I'll post your pics if you email them to me.

[Flying10uk]

Is it like this? .45 mag pouch M1956...a puzzle - HANDGUNS - U.S. Militaria Forum

[browningautorifle]

Is it like this?

The stock number DOES come out as a 1956 mag pouch... M-1956 Canvas Ammo Magazine Pouch .45 Caliber | Army Navy Warehouse

[ArtPahl]

browningautorifle,

Thank you for the kind offer but you and Flying1Ouk nailed it so posting my pictures would be redundant.

But my next question is: What belt is this supposed to fit? I have an old school pistol belt with the snap for the old school magazine pouch and, while I haven;t tried to attach this pouch to it, it seems a good bit of effort would be required to get it on there! And, yes, the metal parts on mine are oxidized.

[browningautorifle]

Here, you may have seen these, M1956 belt. Note material is no longer web but nylon.

Here's one for sale.

Vietnam War US USMC M56 M1956 pistol belt Web Belt Size Large 1962 Dated | eBay

[ArtPahl]

Thanks again, browningautorifle