M1917/1919A4/1919A6 and Vickers Cloth Belt Loader

M1917/1919A4/1919A6 and Vickers Cloth Belt Loader

Introducing the Single Round Cloth Machine Gun Belt Speed Loader, an efficient mechanical device designed for rapid loading of cartridges into machine gun cloth ammunition belts. This tool is perfect for use with M1917, 1919A4, 1919A6, and Vickers non-tabbed belts.

Spiritual (and cheaper) successor to Browning 1918 Belt Filling Machine

Operation video can be found here: https://youtu.be/hKp9xQj5XkE

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
• 1919 Version is compatible with 308, 30-06 and 8mm Mauser using 1919 style cloth belts
• Vickers Version is compatible with 303 British, 7.62x54R and 8mm Mauser using Vickers Non-Tabbed Belts

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:

1. Belt holding wheels are belt-dependent. Different sets are required for 1919 cloth belts and Vickers Non-tabbed belts.
2. Not compatible with metal links or Vickers tabbed belts
3. Expect different performance when working with new belts
4. 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
• 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