Early M14 magazine pouch

[RCS]

Did both the Army and USMC use this pouch during the early 60's ?Attachment 23962Attachment 23963Attachment 23964

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[Bill Ricca]

It was strictly Marine. The nice thing about it is it allows the soldier in the prone position to be very low. The double (M14) Universal Pouch the Army does not work as well.

There is a special ammo belt for that pouch which has about 7 or 8 snaps around it to store the pouches. Notice there are two snaps on each pouch. That allows those in combat to carry the pouch upside down.

[browningautorifle]

I have one of those belts that's fairily new and always wondered what the application was.

[RCS]

Ever notice how some M14 magazines have that smooth blue black color

[Phil McGrath]

My original M1961 belt has 13 snaps.

[Bill Ricca]

13 snaps: OK I never counted them. I have seen a lot of regular sized belts and only one large. I assume the large betl has more snaps.

BTW large pistol belts are always scarcer than regular.


I have seen a variety of finishes and colors on GI M14 magazines. New, used, refinished; you name it.

I do not know understand the post.