1918 Belt loader

[OneBarfly]

OK - I finally opened the box that was sent to me in 2009. There a crack on one side of the box. (too late for negative feedback)

So, there's no broad arrow markings that I could find. How can I tell if this is complete? in particular, what does the feed needle assembly look like. Is it there and in tact? Looks like just a little shallow hole there. Value as is?

Also, in the second picture, there's a tool on the far right. Is that a stuck case remover or something?

 

[stencollector]

That is a broken case extractor. I can't tell by the photo if it is for the .308 or the 30-06. Canada had either floating around, although generally it was the .308 version to be found.

The needle would be on the lower part of the machine, under that steel plate where the belt would feed in.

Can you show a close up photo of the corner area of the larger brass section? I almost think I can see the C/l\ on the photos you do show.

Here is a shot of the marking on mine at the smaller brass portion at the loading area. I couldn't find the other photo on my photobucket showing the other location.

 

[Cb750k]

Good lookin dog you got there.

 

[OneBarfly]

Hello,

No broad arrow marks that I can see. I took that metal plate off and I do not see anything resembling a needle.

Yeah, my dog is a good girl with a big attitude. She a couple of months from her second birthday. Very protective of me.

 

[stencollector]

Not that plate....I meant the smaller one up top.

 

[OneBarfly]

Thanks for your help Sten collector. Looks like it's complete

It's now for sale in Milsurp Parts and accessories section

 

[V70R]

Did this sell?