M-1 Carbine Buttstock Ammo Pouch

Our .30 caliber M-1 Carbine Buttstock Pouch is an excellent reproduction of this classic pouch. Made of heavy canvas in Lt. OD color with 2 compartments & marked with U.S. on the front, it is fitted with correct "lift the dot" snap cover exactly like the 1943 WWII issue. Maker marked "Biscayne Tent and Awning Co. Inc" and dated 1943. Holds two 15 round magazines.

The original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Buttstock Magazine Pouch is a classic field accessory designed to carry two 15-round magazines for the .30 caliber M1 Carbine rifle. Constructed from heavyweight cotton canvas, the pouch was built for durability and resistance to the elements, with early versions made in khaki (OD#3) and later models in darker olive drab (OD#7). The pouch features two individual pockets with flap covers secured by either lift-the-dot snaps, helping to keep the magazines clean and secure during field operations.

Designed to be mounted on the pistol belt and secured the snap on the back, soldiers figured out that it could be mounted directly on the left side of the rifle's wooden buttstock by slipping it over the carbine from the muzzle end. The later, Type II pouch featured two canvas loops belt loops, allowing soldiers to wear them on their sling or on their gear as needed.

Markings typically include a "U.S." stamp on the front flap, with manufacturer names and production dates—such as “KADIN 1943” or “J.Q.M.D. 1944”—printed on back or sometimes inside the flap. Some pouches may also display the Ordnance Department’s flaming bomb insignia.

These pouches were widely issued during World War II and were favored for their convenience and practical design, especially by paratroopers, infantrymen, tank crews, and support personnel who needed fast access to spare magazines. The buttstock pouch remained in use through the Korean War and even into the early years of the Vietnam War. Today, original WWII examples are highly collectible, particularly those in good condition with clear markings.