How did someone who was armed with a Victory or Commando revolver carry spare rounds during WWII? I have seen Vietnam-era .38 looped ammo carriers, but I do not recall seeing anything from the WWII era. Thank you.
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How did someone who was armed with a Victory or Commando revolver carry spare rounds during WWII? I have seen Vietnam-era .38 looped ammo carriers, but I do not recall seeing anything from the WWII era. Thank you.
The loops were sewn on by local textile techs. Ammo went into your gear somewhere. Loose or in box.
The navy had a tri-fold wallet style carrier . Held six rounds in loops in the bottom third . Center third went behind belt . Fold the bottom third up so rounds are against the belt , fold top third over lower and the two snap together .
Chris
while not used by the military, still interesting grip design to hold six extra cartridges, used a lot by Brinks guards and othershttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...1/5xnyow-1.jpg
I'm fairly sure the "compass pouch" issued with Pattern '37 gear was used to carry spare pistol cartridges by Commonwealth soldiers; one of the holsters (intended for tank crews) had cartridge loops on it as well.
That's right. But it was a compass pouch, not an ammo pouch. It was re-purposed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Enfield
The OP's question seems to be reference the US troops anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by USMA79