Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Ammo Pouch & Unissued Canvas Web Sling with Keeper - Dated 1944 Technical Handbooks & Manuals showing that it was done

showing that it was done after production

celebrated his 98th birthday in 2016 and gave an interview to the Charlotte observer at this link and it reads

which unfortunately has some cracking around the edges

Like most battleships of the High Seas Fleet

so it is entirely possible that nails were sometimes used

Original U.S. WWII M1 Carbine Ammo Pouch & Unissued Canvas Web Sling with Keeper - Dated 1944 Technical Handbooks & Manuals showing that it was doneOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic find! Here we have a great original 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. The Sling is in near mint unissued condition, and they simply do not get better, while the pouch shows