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M1 Garand en
bloc Clip
A clip stores multiple rounds which are
loaded as a group rather than one at a time. A stripper
clip holds several rounds unit and after the bolt is
opened and the clip positioned the cartridges are
"stripped" into the magazine by pressing them
down. The M1 Garand en bloc clip holds up to eight
rounds, is inserted as a unit into the rifle magazine,
and is ejected on firing the last round.
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M1 Clip, Side View, AP rounds
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M1 Clip, Top View
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The rounds are staggered. As Carlin
Ellyson (cellyson@erols.com) points out,
"don't try too hard to put them in and
they will achieve a natural order on their
own."
The ammunition belt for the M1 has
ten pockets, each holding one of these 8-round
clips of 30-06 ammo, giving a combat load of 80
rounds.
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Bandoleers had one clip per
pocket and six pockets. For shipping , the bandoleers were
packed into ammo cans or wooden crates.
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There was a cardboard sleeve in
each bandoleer pocket of the right length for the
cartridge and the right width for the type of clip,
that gave a little protection to the bullet tips.
The light cotton bandoleers and cardboard sleeves
were thrown away after use or after the rounds were
transfered to cartridge belts with sturdy canvas
pockets. Bandoleers could be slung over the
shoulders to carry extra ammo.
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