WW2 ammo pouch questions

[gijills]

the Marines had a web belt (the one that goes on your pants) that had snaps all around it to put carbine pouches on it. From the meterial I have read that most peole that carried a carbine in WW II carried a minimal amount of ammo usally a max of 4 clips. Remember that the carbine was issued to people that really had a job that required them to carry other things like radios aor a ammo bearer it was designed to lighten thier load from carrying a 12 Lb grand.
In the cleaning canteen subject I use hot water 1-2 drops of soap and playground sand. swish it around and rinse. lead can leave bad stuff behind sand is a good abraisive.
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[browningautorifle]

lead can leave bad stuff behind sand is a good abraisive.

I think I did mention steel shot. Check Post#8. Not lead.

[MeatMarket]

most peole that carried a carbine in WW II carried a minimal amount of ammo usally a max of 4 clips

I'll keep this in mind then when building my kit for carbine configuration. I have a M1936 web belt and suspenders for it coming in the mail. I suppose I'll just use two pouches.

Looking forward to photos of your gear sets when you get them done MeatMarket

I definitely will. It's almost complete. I even have a bacon tin and condiment can. Mess kit w/pouch and utensils are on the way. I need to get a blanket too to put in the carrier. Greatwar.com actually has original blankets from the war period. I also just got a bolo knife to hang on it too. I know they weren't issued to everyone, but I figured I'd maximize the loadout.

I think I did mention steel shot. Check Post#8. Not lead.

I'm going to pick up some steel BB's and a can of Ajax today.