A surgical clip applier is provided including a housing； at least one handle pivotably connected to the housing； a channel assembly extending distally from the housing； a plurality of clips loaded in the clip carrier； a drive channel translatably supported in the housing and the channel assembly, the drive channel being translated upon actuation of the at least one handle； and a counter mechanism supported in the housing, the counter mechanism including indicia visible through the housing, wherein the indicia corresponds to a quantity of clips loaded in the clip applier, wherein the indicia decrements upon each firing of the clip applier resulting in a reduction in the quantity of clips remaining of the plurality of clips.
