Lucky 7th Armored Posted November 9, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2009 I was looking on ebay for a Thompson pouch and people from Russia are selling them claiming that the US gave them to the Russians during WWII according to the lend lease act. My question is, is this true? and are they legit US made pouches and would they be correct to be displayed with US gear. Also if we lent them thompson pouches that means we obviously lent them Thompsons? What else did we lend to countries? Thanks, Haydn For reference: http://cgi.ebay.com/US-WWII-THOMPSON-5-CEL...=item518d544424 http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-THOMPSON-5-CELL-M...=item48382414d4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OD MAN Posted November 9, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 9, 2009 Yes its true... a whole stash of these mint pouches were found. They are unmarked becuase they were given to the USSR (Russia). They are US made and legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 9, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 9, 2009 Haydn They have been around for a few years.Most of the lend lease items are not US marked.I have seen a few that are.Also seen them dated in the inside of the belt slot.You will also see pistol belts.I have been told by a friend that a guy sets up at the Tulsa gunshow.He has all types of Thompson parts and part set,mags and accessories all bought from Russia.I think he is/was from Britian. RON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 9, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 9, 2009 Yup, they are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted November 9, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 9, 2009 Yes its true... a whole stash of these mint pouches were found. They are unmarked becuase they were given to the USSR (Russia). They are US made and legit. I have one that is marked and dated, also ex Lend-Lease. Greetz David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 9, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 9, 2009 What else did we lend to countries? You will be amazed!!!!! http://lend-lease.airforce.ru/english/documents/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101CH47 Posted November 9, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 9, 2009 Be very careful buying marked Thompson pouches on Ebay that originate in parts of the former USSR. Most if not all bear markings that are considerably newer than the pouches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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