[warty]

I have a 1942 Jacobsen 1918 belt loader. I think it is still set up for 30-06.
What do I need to do to convert it to .308?
What parts are needed?
Where can they be had?

Its steel and there is no box. I found it at a garage sale believe it or not.
Not gonna tell how much I paid either. Picked up a few other war relics too.
'Bout time I got lucky too as living in IL sucks for gun deals.

Thanks for any help!

 

[30calmachinegunner]

OOW sells the 308 conversion, or at least they use to. As far as a manual, box or other spare parts I would check with this guy,
http://www.1919a4.com/forums/member.php?u=179

 

[L999here]

M1918 Browning Belt Filler

My thanks to 30calmachinegunner for the plug.... I offer a manual and a replica box for the belt loader. See the threads in the 'belt loader' section. Lots of good info and pics from M1918 owners. Also look at the old threads for a diagram of the M1918 and it also identifies all the parts. I've expanded upon this with a functional description and nomenclature for all the parts and have it blown up and part #'s in my owners manual. Have made several new parts and am selling them to restore the M1918's. Please advise what you may need......Enjoy.....

 

[warty]

well, I have one of the boxes and manuals on the way already.
What I need is to make it usable for .308.

I will let you know when I read the manual.
Thanks guys.

 

[57Strat]

I have one of Len's 1918 loader boxes and it closely replicates the original box. It's a bargain at $45.


I am also waiting on the 1918 loader .308 conversion from Ohio Ordinance Works. Last time I spoke to them it was about 2 weeks ago, and they said they were having them made and it would be about a month before they were ready. I believe the price is about $85.

I have seen numerous posts that the 1918 .308 conversion from Sarco doesn't fit or work properly. I'd stay away from this one.

 

[L999here]

M1918 chest

Thank you for the plug,Strat.....will have some of the .308 and 30/06 cartridge pushers by next week(?). They will be about $45.00 +$5 HIS. As for the guide adaptor....not sure it is really needed. Someone advise....haven't loaded .308 for awhile....

 

[warty]

I will have my box soon.

I am on the waiting list at OOW but would buy Len's .308 converter if it is all I need.