Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1 Carbine Ammo Pouch & Canvas Web Sling with Keeper - Both Dated 1943 Historical Military Books a functional spring catch and

a functional spring catch and stud release

"The forces we have available at present to counter the potential underseas menace would be spread precariously thin for this task

from my hometown of Washington Court House

an excellent textured paint M1917 helmet with a hand painted Tank insignia and Ace of Diamond and Ace of Spades playing card insignia

It still retains almost all of the original silver plating

Original U.S. WWII Unissued M1 Carbine Ammo Pouch & Canvas Web Sling with Keeper - Both Dated 1943 Historical Military Books a functional spring catch andOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic find! Here we have a great original unissued sling and ammo pouch set for the U. S. WWII M1 Carbine. This was a lightweight, easy to use, . 30 caliber (7. 62 mm) semi automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U. S. military during World War II, the Korean War and well into the Vietnam War. Both the sling and ammo pouch show no signs of use. The sling is marked S. M. Co. 1943