The 2nd pattern M16 ammunition case was produced in nylon rather than cotton and featured a plastic spring catch fastener. Like its prescesor it was designed to accommodate four 20-round magazines for the M16 rifle.
The pouch attached to the pistol belt via two slide keepers and had a supporting strap that clipped to the metal loop on the suspenders. In common with the majority of ammunition cases it had strips on both sides for attaching hand grenades.
US M1967 20-round M16 Magazine Pouch in nylon with plastic spring catch fastener. Designed to hold four 20-round magazines for the M16 rifle. Features two slide keepers for pistol belt attachment and supporting strap that clips to suspender metal loop. Both sides include grenade attachment strips. Second-pattern construction represents evolution in Vietnam-era ammunition storage and field kit configuration.
