M1917/1919A4/1919A6 and Vickers Cloth Belt Loader
Introducing the Single Round Cloth Belt Speed Loader, an efficient mechanical device designed for rapid loading of cartridges into cloth ammunition belts. This tool is perfect for use with M1917, 1919A4, 1919A6, and Vickers belts.
Spiritual (and cheaper) successor to Browning 1918 Belt Filling Machine
Key Features:
- Precision-engineered star wheels with serrations for secure belt grip
- Robust push arm mechanism for accurate cartridge seating
- Versatile design allowing for single-stage loading with multi-pass capability
- Ideal for reloading used belts and breaking in new ones
Unique Advantages:
This speed loader offers innovative design features, including:
- Multi-pass functionality for additional seating and a dual-stage loading effect
- Ability to run back over the belt, unlike most progressive loaders
- Perfect for evening out belts from progressive loaders, especially with newer or tighter belts
Versatility and Applications:
- Excellent for breaking in new belts
- Efficiently reloads stretched, used belts
- Ideal for fine-tuning belt composition with precise, individual round loading
Important Notes:
- Belt holding wheels are belt-dependent. Different sets are required for 1919 cloth belts and Vickers Non-tabbed belts.
- Not compatible with metal links or Vickers tabbed belts
- Primarily designed for reloading ammunition onto stretched, used belts
- Expect different performance when working with new belts
- Star wheels may need early replacement when breaking in new belts due to increased force requirements
Usage Tips:
- After 2-3 loadings, belts stretch significantly, reducing stress during subsequent loadings
- For optimal results, use this speed loader in conjunction with a progressive loader
- Great for evening out belts that come off a progressive loader with uneven rounds, especially in newer or tighter belts
This belt speed loader is an essential tool for anyone working with cloth ammunition belts, offering both efficiency and precision in the loading process.
Available Variations:
- Standard 1919 Version: Includes 1 set of star wheels for 1919 belts
- Standard Vickers Version: Includes 1 set of wheels for Vickers non-tabbed belts
- Deluxe 1919 Version: Includes 3 sets of star wheels for 1919 belts
- Deluxe Vickers Version: Includes 3 sets of wheels for Vickers non-tabbed belts
- Standard Combo Version: Includes 1 set of wheels for 1919 belts and 1 set for Vickers non-tabbed belts
- Deluxe Combo Version: Includes 3 sets of wheels for 1919 belts and 3 sets for Vickers non-tabbed belts
- 1919 Maintenance Pack: Includes 2 sets of star wheels for 1919 belts
- Vickers Maintenance Pack: Includes 2 sets of star wheels for Vickers non-tabbed belts
THIS IS NOT A FIREARM PART OR ACCESSORY. IT IS A SPEED LOADER.