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    What was the official Britishicon terminology used in official British documents/publications for what I've always known as "stripper clips", please?

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    The term normally used in the Britishicon and Canadianicon system was "charger(s)"
    I never knew what the almost fanatical fraternity of "clips, chargers, links and belts" was like until I hung around with the late Herb Woodend.
    Herbie was the past Custodian of the RSAF Pattern Room at Enfield Lock and Nottingham.
    The the look of pure and absolute ecstasy on Herbie's face on finding that "one of link" that no one else had was priceless. I was amazed at the number of people who collect just clips, links, chargers, belts and loading machines as in many countries around the world, that is all they are allowed. In many places, firearms are verboten or the licensing was very restrictive and in some places even bayonets were not allowed.
    There are some massive collections that I have seen and the prices of some individual links would exceed that of a decent Lee Enfield. They are a different breed but "you gotta love them all".
    I used to mail Herbie chargers (stripper clips) and links and put "stripper accoutrements" on the package. Herb would tell me the postman used to give him funny looks when delivering the packages. : -)##

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    expensive clip

    The Frenchicon Model 1917 RSC semi auto en bloc clip is unique only to this rifle

    Original en bloc clips are over $100 US eachAttachment 80595

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    I have learned over the years to speak in whatever dialect the people seem to understand.
    I tend to agree, since english is the international language and no longer the exclusive domain of the english.

    stripper clips work for me, but I know what a charger is, its a vehicle manufactured by chrysler corporation. or somthing that restores power in batteries.

    besides,,, isint charger a french term.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    The Frenchicon Model 1917 RSC semi auto en bloc clip is unique only to this rifle

    Original en bloc clips are over $100 US each
    100$ is cheap for one, if one comes up for sale expect it to be in the 300+$ area. Basically unobtainium, even the repros are next to impossible to find.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    Original en bloc clips are over $100 US each
    Rat's crap...I have an original three and one five...with ammo. Mixed headstamps though.

    Quote Originally Posted by Eaglelord17 View Post
    expect it to be in the 300+$ area. Basically unobtainium
    Maybe I should drag it out and show you two to see what it really is...?
    Regards, Jim

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    so... what do i do if chargers are advertised as stripper clips and i want to buy them? what if i want to buy wrenches for my old british bike but only spanners are advertised

    how would history have changed under lend lease if we were not tollerant of cultural diversity.

    what was it that Churchill said about the commonality of our cultures and the differences in our languages

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    Obviously the Prime minister had not talked to too many Aussies that would have totally confused him ! Not a bad car Mike had a spin in 265 Hemi Charger whilst working in garages went very well had to road test it as I had tuned it up, also had a go of the 360CI Valiant that was no slouch for an auto. Charger was also for a horse, we have always called them stripper clips..

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Rat's crap...I have an original three and one five...with ammo. Mixed headstamps though.
    Maybe I should drag it out and show you two to see what it really is...?
    Your confusing Berthier M1890 and M1916 clips with the RSC 1917 clips. The RSC 1917 clips were developed concurrently with the M1916 clips however they are not the same (the RSC 1918 used the same 5rd clip as the M16icon Berthier). Since only one rifle in history used the RSC 1917 clips and they weren't in service for very long (due to the fact they used a non-standard clip) they are exceptionally rare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eaglelord17 View Post
    Your confusing Berthier M1890 and M1916 clips with the RSC 1917 clips.
    Thank you...that makes way more sense.
    Regards, Jim

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