M1 Carbine buttstock ammo pouch on M1 Garand?

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I was wondering if the m1 carbine ammo pouch can fit on the m1 garand stock. Is there any photos of WWII troops doing this, or using the M1 carbine mag pouches on their belt for the garand ? Will an M1 garand clip fit in a m1 carbine mag pouch? Thanks!:)
 
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There are photos of U.S. soldiers with a Garand clip attached to the sling, near the front swivel. It is easy to simply push the clip onto the sling, where the tension will hold it.

This would give a fast reload, but I don't think it would be too good in a muddy or dusty environment. Also, the brass would shine.

I would suspect that these pictures were taken in a rear area, rather than in a Combat situation, where the last thing you want is to have dirty ammo or draw attention to yourself.
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"...Carbine buttstock ammo pouch..." Wasn't made to go on the stock. Made for a belt. The M1 Rifle stock is bigger than a Carbine stock anyway.
"...carbine mag pouches on their belt for the Garand..." No reason to when they were issued an ammo belt for the Rifle.
 
M1 Garand buttstock ammo pouches that hold 2x en bloc clips are available at Brownells. Part number 100-004-228 (OD Green) and are made by Olongapo Outfitters. I have a set on my Garand for 3 gun matches. If you do some reading on US web gear, you will notice that at the end of WW2 the US did in fact have web double mag pouches for the en block clips that were for wear on the web belt. Also by the end of the war, the US couldn't keep up with the production of all webbing and some US webbing was produced in the UK. Alonso would be your authority for this though.
 
x2 olongapo outfitters... SEMPER FI...
former usmc makes great things. look at the m1 garand pouches for stock or chest rig. awsome awsome awsome.

no im not a dealer but once a marine always one.
 
Brief development of the M-1 Carbine Magazine pouch, which was manufactured from 1942 through to 1960's. All Type were produced up to 1945.
The Type I carbine mag pouch has a single loop with the snap fitted.
The Type II is a double looped pouch generally with a rounded flap and makers marks on the inside of the flap.
The Type III was designed to also hold the M1911 45 ACP magazines and can be identified by the small stitching near the bottom of the pouch...these are generally attributed to the USMC and actually have two sub-variations
The Type IV pouches are modified Type I and Type II for the 30 round magazine commonly used in Korea.
The Type V is the longer 30 round magazine pouch used in Korea and Vietnam.

Here are few variations of the M-1 Carbine Pouch


Carbmag-1.jpg


The backs and inside flaps of the pouches with visible makers marks.
Top row from left;
Type I-Airtress Midland 1943 and 1944, J.S. & S.Co. 1943, S. Froelich Co. Inc 1943
Second Row from left;
Type IIB USMC, Boyt 45, Type II, Foley Mfg. Co. 1944, Luce Manufacturing Co. 1944, Redwine & Strain 1944
Third Row from left;
Type II Avery, 1945, Avery 1944, Type I, Avery 1943, Type I A.C. Co 1945 British Made(Dyed for issue to Greek military)
Bottom single, British Made M.W. & S. Co. 1944

Carbmag-2.jpg


The backs of the pouches illustrating the loop variations. It should be noted that the most difficult to acquire pouch variations are the British made pouches followed by the USMC pouches. There is an earlier USMC pouch which has the rounded flap with no U.S. markings.

Carbmag-3.jpg


Another note...in my research I have seen it was not readily accepted by the military to issue the Carbine pouches for the M-1 Garand Enbloc clips...even though they do fit and they do work very well. This was a practice that was unique amongst the soldiers themselves, as the full M1923 ten pocket belt may be a bit cumbersome in certain applications.
Cheers
 
buffdog said:
There are photos of U.S. soldiers with a Garand clip attached to the sling, near the front swivel. It is easy to simply push the clip onto the sling, where the tension will hold it.

This would give a fast reload, but I don't think it would be too good in a muddy or dusty environment. Also, the brass would shine.

I would suspect that these pictures were taken in a rear area, rather than in a Combat situation, where the last thing you want is to have dirty ammo or draw attention to yourself.
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I tried it. Once. Pulling it off the sling unseated the rounds enough in the clip that it wouln't load, had to push a few back tight against the bottom of the clip. Not exactly a time saving measure.
 
Alonzo said:
Brief development of the M-1 Carbine Magazine pouch, which was manufactured from 1942 through to 1960's. All Type were produced up to 1945.
The Type I carbine mag pouch has a single loop with the snap fitted.
The Type II is a double looped pouch generally with a rounded flap and makers marks on the inside of the flap.
The Type III was designed to also hold the M1911 45 ACP magazines and can be identified by the small stitching near the bottom of the pouch...these are generally attributed to the USMC and actually have two sub-variations
The Type IV pouches are modified Type I and Type II for the 30 round magazine commonly used in Korea.
The Type V is the longer 30 round magazine pouch used in Korea and Vietnam.

Here are few variations of the M-1 Carbine Pouch


Carbmag-1.jpg


The backs and inside flaps of the pouches with visible makers marks.
Top row from left;
Type I-Airtress Midland 1943 and 1944, J.S. & S.Co. 1943, S. Froelich Co. Inc 1943
Second Row from left;
Type IIB USMC, Boyt 45, Type II, Foley Mfg. Co. 1944, Luce Manufacturing Co. 1944, Redwine & Strain 1944
Third Row from left;
Type II Avery, 1945, Avery 1944, Type I, Avery 1943, Type I A.C. Co 1945 British Made(Dyed for issue to Greek military)
Bottom single, British Made M.W. & S. Co. 1944

Carbmag-2.jpg


The backs of the pouches illustrating the loop variations. It should be noted that the most difficult to acquire pouch variations are the British made pouches followed by the USMC pouches. There is an earlier USMC pouch which has the rounded flap with no U.S. markings.

Carbmag-3.jpg


Another note...in my research I have seen it was not readily accepted by the military to issue the Carbine pouches for the M-1 Garand Enbloc clips...even though they do fit and they do work very well. This was a practice that was unique amongst the soldiers themselves, as the full M1923 ten pocket belt may be a bit cumbersome in certain applications.
Cheers
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I think they would work well for hunting, less cumbersome as you said.
 
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