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That 20 round magazine pouch looks different from the standard issue, notice how low the snap is located (not a Reising either) Could have been manufactured outside of the USA ?
There were some 30 round magazines for the Thompson
Here is a photo of the 30 round three cell Thompson pouchAttachment 84135Attachment 84136
I reckon the Garand shooter will lose forward vision once he touches off a round in a great cloud of dust.......
I've seen that type of five cell pouch for 20s before...I'll keep looking. I think it WAS an offshore product.
The five cell 20 round magazine pouch is Australian issue, page 109 of American Thunder 11 (military Thompson submachine guns)
There we go. That would make sense too since these guys would have gone through Australia on the way...
An addendum of a link to study...the mag pouch. Australian made USMC TSMG ammo pouch? - CRAIG PICKRALL FIELD PERSONAL GEAR SECTION - U.S. Militaria Forum