Western-Winchester Gallery Tubeloader

Published on April 25, 2026
Duration: 1:49

This video details the Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader, patented by Robert Klein in 1927. It was designed for use in shooting galleries to quickly load cartridges into speed loader tubes. The loader features a mechanism to hold rounds by the rim and drop them nose-first into the tube, with a trap door to catch spilled rounds. It was produced by Western Winchester, part of Olin Industries post-1944, and likely ceased production by the 1960s.

Quick Summary

The Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader, patented in 1927 by Robert Klein, is a device designed for shooting galleries to quickly load ammunition into speed loader tubes. Marked 'Western Winchester' and identified as Model Number Three, this post-war example (post-1944 Olin Industries) holds rounds by the rim and drops them nose-first into the tube.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to LSB Auctions and Speed Loaders
  2. 00:08Introducing the Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader
  3. 00:15Loader Details and Brochure
  4. 00:22Western Winchester Marking and Model Number
  5. 00:30Post-War Production and Olin Industries
  6. 00:38Designed for Shooting Galleries
  7. 00:47Efficiency in Shooting Galleries
  8. 00:56Loading Mechanism Demonstration
  9. 01:02How Rounds are Held and Dropped
  10. 01:12Trap Door Functionality
  11. 01:21Spring Mechanisms Explained
  12. 01:31Cartridge Stop Function
  13. 01:40Conclusion: A Speed Loader for Speed Loaders

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader?

The Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader, patented by Robert Klein in 1927, is a device designed to rapidly load ammunition into speed loader tubes. It was commonly used in shooting galleries to increase efficiency.

When was the Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader produced?

The Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader was patented in 1927. This specific 'Western Winchester' marked Model Number Three is post-war, indicating production after 1944 when Winchester and Western merged into Olin Industries. Production likely ceased by the 1960s.

How does the Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader work?

It holds cartridges by the rim and allows them to drop nose-first into a speed loader tube when a wheel is turned. A trap door catches any spilled rounds, and internal springs help manage cartridge flow and stop.

What is the significance of the Olin Industries marking?

The 'Olin Industries' marking on this Winchester Rotary Cartridge Loader signifies that it was produced after 1944. Olin Industries was the conglomerate formed when Winchester and Western Cartridge Company merged.

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