Belts
The ammunition belt for the Vickers was one of the key components that could mean the gun runs extremely well or extremely poorly. Some of the key points before and during firing were to ensure that the ammunition belt was clean, in good condition and being fed correctly.
It is often cited that the phrase "Give them whole nine yards" comes from the lengths of the Vickers ammunition belt. This story is examined here.
Cat No. C1/BD 0047, List of changes A 7575, BELTS, .303-in., 25-round, D.P. - For Guns, machine, Vickers, D.P.
Cat No. C1/BD 0040, List of changes A 3312 and B 7140, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1 - For Guns, machine, Vickers
Cat No. C1/BD 0041, List of changes 16140 and 25226, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1, Eyelets, Long
Cat No. C1/BD 0042, List of changes 16140 and 25226, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1, Eyelets, Short
Cat No. C1/BD 0043, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1, Strips, Long
Cat No. C1/BD 0044, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1, Strips, Short
Cat No. C1/BD 0045, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1, Tangs
Cat No. C1/BD 0046, BELTS, .303-in., 250-round, Mk. 1, Webbing
Belts, Hand-filling, stripless, .303-in., Mk. III
Cat No. C1/BD 6046, List of changes B 7140, BELTS, Hand-filling, stripless, .303-in., Mk. 1 - 250-rounds; for Guns, machine, Vickers
This belt had previously been designated the MK. IV. There are a number of slight variations depending on manufacturer of the belt.
Cat No. C2/BG 0010, List of Changes A 7772, BELTS, .5-IN. 100-ROUND, MK. I, For Vickers M.Gs.
Cat No. C2/BG 0011, List of Changes A 7772, BELTS, .5-IN. 100-ROUND, MK. I, Eyelets, long
Cat No. C2/BG 0012, List of Changes A 7772, BELTS, .5-IN. 100-ROUND, MK. I, Eyelets, short
Cat No. C2/BG 0013, List of Changes A 7772, BELTS, .5-IN. 100-ROUND, MK. I, Strips
Cat No. C2/BG 0014, List of Changes A 7772, BELTS, .5-IN. 100-ROUND, MK. I, Tangs
Cat No. C2/BG 0015, List of Changes A 7772, BELTS, .5-IN. 100-ROUND, MK. I, Webbing
Machine, Filling Belts, Maxim, .303-inch, Mk. III
Cartridge positioning tools
Cat No. C2/BG 0850, List of changes A 7772, MACHINES, POSITIONING CARTRIDGES, VICKERS, .5-IN., M.G., MK. I - Consisting of body, operating lever and plunger each with axis pin with washer and keep pin
Cat No. C2/BG 0851, List of changes A 7772, MACHINES, POSITIONING CARTRIDGES, VICKERS, .5-IN., M.G., MK. I, Levers, operating
Cat No. C2/BG 0854, List of changes A 7772, MACHINES, POSITIONING CARTRIDGES, VICKERS, .5-IN., M.G., MK. I, Pins, axis, Lever - With washer and split keep pin (1/16-in. x 1-in.)
Cat No. C2/BG 0855, List of changes A 7772, MACHINES, POSITIONING CARTRIDGES, VICKERS, .5-IN., M.G., MK. I, Pins, axis, Plunger - With washer and split keep pin (1/16-in. x 1-in.)
Links
.303-inch links for air service
.303-inch links for ground service
.30" Air Service Link (US)
As used for the .30-M1906 chambered M1915 and M1918 Air Service guns in use with the United States of America.
.5" MG Link, Mk. II
South African 7.62mm R1 Link
Deflector cases
For Vickers G.O. items, please go to the K Gun page.
Cat No. C2/BG 0098, List of changes A 7993, DEFLECTORS, CARTRIDGE CASE, VICKERS .303-IN. M.G., MK. III - Consisting of frame and bag
Other pages related to belts and boxes are those of the Spare Parts and Tools:
Belt Repairing Parts & Tools
Belt Plugs