Magazine box

Magazine box of a Mannlicher rifle (sectional view)

Magazine box of the Mauser Mod. 98 (cutaway model)

The storage box is in contrast to the magazine (weaponry) no weapons external tank ammunition constructive, but the weapon integrated. The magazine box, as a separate component, is usually connected to the system case by means of the trigger guard unit and is embedded in the rifle stock almost invisibly from the outside. It is used to receive and feed ammunition, mostly with older multi-loader and self-loading rifles , including the Mauser model 98 or the M1 Garand .

Magazine boxes were often provided with so-called spring-open lids in order to facilitate the removal of unused ammunition . For this purpose, the magazine box has a separate cover mounted on a hinge on the front part, which is provided with a lock in the rear part.

In general, the magazine spring is at the lower end with the magazine box bottom, respectively. connected to the magazine box cover. The feeder is mounted at the upper end of the magazine spring , which moves the cartridges upwards by means of spring force. Magazine boxes are loaded from above, using so-called loading strips , loading frames or individually through corresponding recesses in the system case.