{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-browning-model-1918-belt-filling-machine-loader-with-transit-chest-2","title":"Original U.S. WWII Browning Model 1918 Belt Filling Machine Loader with Transit Chest","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Genuine USGI Browning Belt Loading Machine (Model of 1918). All steel construction, complete with the vertical feed chute and wood transit chest measuring 12 1\/2\" x 8 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\". The feed chute or cartridge guide is the part that installs on top of the machine that the rounds are dropped into. Appears to be complete and functional, however, we have not tested it. Condition overall is very good, shows age, but more from storage than use. The leather handle is no longer present, the case is coming apart due to enlarged nail holes from corrosion and the top lid no longer stay secured to the hinges. There is tape around the corroded screws on the hinges to better keep the two together. Top of loader reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBROWNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBELT FILLING MACHINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMODEL OF 1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, the inside lid of the wood transit chest would have an instruction label, however this one is missing it. We transcribed one that was present on a previous sold example and can be read below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBELT LOADING MACHINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis machine is for the rapid charging of the belts, and is intended to be fastened to a table or bench while in use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTO FILL A FEED BELT WITH CARTRIDGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFasten the machine to a table or bench, and turn the crank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eto the right until it is straight down.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease the tension spring hook and raise the upper feed wheel as far as it will go.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the belt-guide cover to the right far enough to admit the belt guide and raise the upper needle bar as far as it will go.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is a black thread running on the right side of the belt which indicates the side for the entrance of the cartridge. Put two cartridges by hand into the two loops of the belt nearest the end with the brass tip and place the belt in the machine with the first cartridge resting in the top groove of the lower feed wheel and the belt passing out at the back through the belt guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn the belt-guide cover to place over the feed belt being careful to see that the belt is free to pass over and lower the needle bar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the upper feed wheel down upon the belt and secure the tension spring under the hook.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFill the feed guide with cartridges by stripping ten at a time from the paper boxes in which they are packed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurn the crank to the right and the cartridges will be fed into the belt ready for use in the gun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace a feed box ready to receive the filled belt and at such a height that not more than two feet of the filled belt will be suspended from the feed wheel of the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRECAUTIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore beginning to use the machine, see that it is well oiled and the needles are properly set. The needles should be so placed as to have their points even (in the same vertical line), and about 1\/100 of an inch apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn case of a miss in charging the belt, stop and open up the machine and remove the belt. Turn the crank to the right until straight as in starting, and replace the belt in machine with the next to the last cartridge in the top groove of the lower feed wheel. Close the machine and proceed as before.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great example that comes more than ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41109119172677,"sku":"ONSV24TMB214","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24TMB214__01_e43fc541-bdd6-4c9a-88df-b9fc1da2db45.jpg?v=1709755112","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-browning-model-1918-belt-filling-machine-loader-with-transit-chest-2","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}