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    Carrying .38 Special spare ammo during WWII

    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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    The loops were sewn on by local textile techs. Ammo went into your gear somewhere. Loose or in box.
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    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 .
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    revolver grip with six extra rounds

    while not used by the military, still interesting grip design to hold six extra cartridges, used a lot by Brinks guards and others

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Colonel Enfield View Post
    the "compass pouch"
    That's right. But it was a compass pouch, not an ammo pouch. It was re-purposed.

    Quote Originally Posted by USMA79 View Post
    .38 Special spare ammo during WWII
    The OP's question seems to be reference the US troops anyway.
    Regards, Jim

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