Books photos about executed POWS June 1944

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Art Johnson
Bren gun mags will not fit into a Basic Pouch and allow for the closing of the pouch I believe this is what led to the developement of the Bren Pouch which is much larger.

Hi Art;

I think you may be thinking of the Sten magazines, they would not fit into and allow for closure of the pouch. One of the reasons behind the design of the Pattern 1937 Web Equipment was the adoption of the Bren LMG to replace the Lewis Gun, the basic pouches (utility) were designed to hold Bren magazines, because of this. Dimensions: 5 1/2 inches wide (side to side), 8 inches high ( top to bottom) and 2 5/8 inches deep (front to back).

Cheers