L1A1 SLR Magazine Loader

Accession Number REL35247
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm accessory
Physical description Metal, Paint
Maker Small Arms Factory, Lithgow
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Lithgow
Date made c 1966
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

L1A1 magazine loader for 20 round box magazine. The magazine loader is made from pressed metal and is painted gloss black. There are no markings.

History / Summary

The L1A1 magazine loader was adopted by the Australian Army to assist manual loading 20 round detachable box magazines for the L1A1 SLR.

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