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Just to show that an idea never really goes away here is a more modern reworking of the same principle. REVOLVER CARTRIDGE CLIP WITH A ... - Google Patent Search Take care, Popov

I suspect you're right Handejector. I've been collecting all types of cartridge clips for many years and have never come across the interlocking sort. I can't see the benefit of them anyway when full and half moon clips are so simple and practical. Luckily, many ideas are preserved in patent...

The creativeness of the human mind, especially towards making better firearms, never fails to amaze. Here's the original patent for this interesting little critter. HERMAN H - Google Patent Search Popov

In addition to the other patents mentioned there is a later type mentioned here, also in 1917; A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION - Google Patent Search As well as making the loading of the cylinder easier the use of half-moon clips made the carrying of cartridges more secure. They were less prone to...