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A cartridge magazine for storing cartridges is provided that can be used with a plurality of styles of firearms, and particularly for use with the Colt M16/AR-15 and the Ruger Mini-14/AC 556 styles of firearms. The cartridge magazine includes a number of different latch-related elements for use in e

A cartridge magazine for storing cartridges is provided that can be used with a plurality of styles of firearms, and particularly for use with the Colt M16/AR-15 and the Ruger Mini-14/AC 556 styles of firearms. The cartridge magazine includes a number of different latch-related elements for use in engaging different cartridge magazine latching mechanisms found on each of the styles of firearm. The width and thickness dimensions of the magazine are such that insertion into each of the firearms can be accomplished without binding. A magazine follower is also provided with different bolt hold open engaging elements on the same follower in order to accommodate the different styles of firearms. A stop member is included on the magazine to prevent excessive insertion of the magazine relative to one of the firearms. A positioning member located on the magazine assists alignment of the cartridges during loading thereof into the firearm so that jamming of the cartridges is eliminated. The magazine also has a spring attached to the follower in which portions of the spring define predetermined angular relationships to further facilitate receipt of a cartridge by the selected firearm.

대표청구항 ▼

A cartridge magazine for housing cartridges and adapted for use with a plurality of styles of firearms, each of the styles of firearms having a cartridge magazine latching mechanism, said magazine comprising: a case for storing cartridges having a first end; said case having front, rear, first and s

A cartridge magazine for housing cartridges and adapted for use with a plurality of styles of firearms, each of the styles of firearms having a cartridge magazine latching mechanism, said magazine comprising: a case for storing cartridges having a first end; said case having front, rear, first and second side walls, interior surfaces of said walls defining a magazine chamber; ledge means on an exterior portion of said rear wall, said ledge means having a ledge wall; a slot in said front wall, said slot in combination with said ledge means being of such shape and position as to be capable of engaging the latching mechanism of a first style of said plurality of styles of firearms; a slot in said first side wall of such shape and position as to be capable of engaging the latching mechanism of a second style of said plurality of styles of firearms; a follower mounted for sliding movement within said magazine chamber and adapted to contact one of the cartridges; and means for urging said follower in a direction towards said first end of said case.