Patented by John Garand in 1944, but actually used in production starting in 1935, the clip loader device was used to speed up the process of loading ammunition into the en-block M1-Clips used by Garand's M1 rifle. Although an A-clip can be hand loaded, these devices greatly increase the speed and ease of the procedure. Extending up from the base is a guide slot, which holds a single stack of 30 caliber ammunition, which can be fed by hand, from 5-round 1903 stripper clips, or directly out of the arsenal cartons. At the base is a swiveling assembly to hold the empty clip, which is equipped with a spring loaded follower that steers the first cartridge into the proper position and a wood handled driver arm. In operation, the assembly is swiveled out and a clip is inserted. The driver arm is raised and swiveled back in, positioning it to drive 8 rounds into the clip, and on extraction of the assembly the follower spring ejects the loaded clip to restart the process. The device is mounted to a wooden base, and the item comes with a copy of an article written by Dick Conger, which discusses this specific loader.

Very good, showing a deep brown patina overall, with some bright spots and mild handling marks. The wood shows a few small dents. Mechanically in very good plus condition, with solid tension in the follower spring and free movement of the swivel assembly and driver arm. A rarely seen accoutrement for the world famous M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle, worthy of a place in nearly any advanced Garand collection.