April 5, 2024
RARE: Vietnam Era US M1956 Canvas Small Arms Ammo or Magazine Pouch m14 m16
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RARE: Vietnam Era US M1956 Canvas Small Arms Ammo or Magazine Pouch 1960s- Excellent ConditionUp for auction is Vietnam Era US M1956 Canvas Small Arms Ammo or Magazine Pouch. This pouch is used, and in good usable condition. The side grenade straps and long suspender strap are all present. Alice clips are present on all. May have some very slight color fading, as is common on these pouches. Contract 1960's. The US logo on the front, is faded but present.Made from cotton duck, the M1956 Universal Ammunition Case was designed to accommodate various ammo loads, such as a folded bandoleer containing six 8-round clips of M1 ammunition or two BAR magazines. In Vietnam, Colt Magazines proved too short for the Universal pouch and as a result a sock was often put in the bottom to raise the magazines up for faster retrieval during firefights. The case attached to the pistol belt via two slide keepers and had a supporting strap that clipped to the metal loop on the suspenders. In common with the majority of ammunition pouches, each case had strips on both sides for attaching hand grenades.This pouch was used to complete the M1956 Canvas Web Gear Sets.These Pouches work Perfect for M1A/M14 and FNFAL 20 Round Magazines.Shipping can be combined for more than 1 pouch. 2 pouches $8.00. 3 or more $15.00
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