[Tony]

I need an original WW1 loading tool to go with my 2nd (or 3rd) generation artillery luger snail drum. Do all of the luger snail drum loading tools fit all three generations of the snail drum? Thanks

 

[Tim Hawkins]

All original snail drum loading tools should fit all original snail drums. And welcome to the forum.
Tim H.

 

[armychild]

Just saw that Numrichs has these for sale. Anyone know of they are any good or where they
are manufactured?
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Products/980980.htm

 

[lugerholsterrepair]

"All original snail drum loading tools should fit all original snail drums."
Tim, while I believe this in general... on a side note I have found AEG loaders and dust covers to be quite small. All AEG dust covers I have come across have been so tight they would not go on a Bing drum. Loaders are the same..Just a few thousands of an inch difference..You average collector will never run into this though..

 

[Tim Hawkins]

That's an interesting observation, Jerry. After I read your comments, I tried all 3 of my AEG dust covers on Bing drums and they were a snug fit...but they did fit. I then realized that all 3 covers were so worn out and stretched that they would fit any drum!
Tim

 

[lugerholsterrepair]

Tim, I have started AEG covers on Bings and stopped cause I would have trouble getting them off. They're tight no doubt about it.

 

[Jack Oliver]

I don't know if I get the drift on the part about: "You(r) average collector will never run into this though." And I don't even know if I am an average collector.
Jack

 

[lugerholsterrepair]

Jack..I meant not many collectors have access to AEG loaders, drums or dust covers.

 

[Kitkat041836]

Good luck in trying to find a AEG loader,the AEG dust covers and AEG drums are hard enought to find and the loader if you find one
will cost you a arm and a leg.I know I have all three of these.
Thanks,George

 

[Edward Tinker]

George, please remember me in your will (and I am wiling to wait 30 yrs)


Ed

 

[LU1900]

I just try with mine :
Loader AEG is quite small on Bing trommels and don't fit/threaded , and the AEG trommel as more space on the Bing loader .

For the dust cover the AEG one can't be threaded completely on my five bing trommels

 

[Caliber765]

The MP18 adapter I have came with a AEG drum purchase, and the adapter will not fit the Bing drum I have without considerable persuasion. It slides easily on the AEG.


David

 

[LU1900]

The MP18 adapter I have came with a AEG drum purchase, and the adapter will not fit the Bing drum I have without considerable persuasion. It slides easily on the AEG.


David

I own some MP18 adapter , alls fit any trommel : the little spring inside permit that
Your adapter is AEG stamped ?

 

[Caliber765]

I own some MP18 adapter , alls fit any trommel : the little spring inside permit that
Your adapter is AEG stamped ?

Hi Patrice:
I cannot find any stamping on my adapter, and the inside appears smooth and free of any obstructions.

 

[LU1900]

Here are some , all are army stamped and on the first pic , you can see the spring : it could be more or less flattened crushed along the width of trommel .

 

[lugerholsterrepair]

It is my opinion that AEG never made any MG adaptors. They would have been made by Bing late in the game so Bing being the larger of the two they would naturally fit either AEG or Bing.

 

[Tim Hawkins]

I think you're right, Jerry. AEG discontinued their manufacture of the drums fairly early in the game.
Tim