snail drum mag

Big Norm · 06-28-2004, 12:43 AM

There is also an unloader tool which is rare. No price available because of its rarity. You might not be able to totally load all 32 rounds if there is a dent in the snail drum. Its quite a job loading ammo after about 10 rounds.

There is a type 1 a type 2 snail drum. The difference is in the winding arm. There were about four different manufacturers and several different styles among them according to John Walters book "The Luger Book".

There have been reproductions by the Japanese and recently by a popular west coast gun smith. Some of the newer versions hold less than the 32 rounds. Some hold only 8 and others hold only 10. I also have seen loader reproductions.

Most snail drums that I have seen sell for about $1400. Try to find one with a dust cover.
Big Norm

06-28-2004, 12:43 AM	#3
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	There is also an unloader tool which is rare. No price available because of its rarity. You might not be able to totally load all 32 rounds if there is a dent in the snail drum. Its quite a job loading ammo after about 10 rounds. There is a type 1 a type 2 snail drum. The difference is in the winding arm. There were about four different manufacturers and several different styles among them according to John Walters book "The Luger Book". There have been reproductions by the Japanese and recently by a popular west coast gun smith. Some of the newer versions hold less than the 32 rounds. Some hold only 8 and others hold only 10. I also have seen loader reproductions. Most snail drums that I have seen sell for about $1400. Try to find one with a dust cover. Big Norm