Reversible-loading magazine for firearms
US9631883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A9/68
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reversible-loading magazine device is disclosed for supplying stored cartridges to a repeating firearm upon inserted engagement therewith in opposite directions. The magazine device comprises a first and second outer casing adapted for joint engagement, each outer casing being formed having a respective compartment to hold stored cartridges therein and a restricted slotted opening at an outer distal end of each casing to permit a forced passage of the cartridges to and from the respective compartments. Inner proximal ends of each casing are fully open and further adapted to engage together about their interface so that the casings are joined together with the respective compartments therein. A spring-loaded follower assembly disposed longitudinally within the joined outer casings and fitted for movement between the respective compartments serves to urge the stored cartridges outbound through each respective compartment in opposite directions so that upon emptying one compartment, the magazine device may be removed and reloaded in the reverse direction to feed the stored cartridges to the firearm from the remaining compartment.
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