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A gunstock system having an internal magazine for storage of ammunition cartridges and for providing ambidextrous delivery of the ammunition cartridges. The gunstock has a vertically-oriented internal magazine having an upper opening and a lower reload/discharge opening, an operable cover for closin

A gunstock system having an internal magazine for storage of ammunition cartridges and for providing ambidextrous delivery of the ammunition cartridges. The gunstock has a vertically-oriented internal magazine having an upper opening and a lower reload/discharge opening, an operable cover for closing the upper opening, a biasing element, such as a spring, extending from the cover within the internal magazine to apply downward pressure upon the ammunition cartridges, and biased-retaining arms for operatively opening and closing the reload/discharge opening to permit and restrict removal of the ammunition cartridges from the internal magazine. The ammunition cartridges exit the reload/discharge opening in a forward manner and along the bottom of the gunstock. The gunstock has a bore extending therethrough from a rearward to a forward end of the gunstock for receiving a bolt to secure the gunstock to the receiver or adjacent portion of the firearm.

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1. A gunstock system, comprising: a gunstock having an internal magazine, said internal magazine being substantially vertically oriented such that an upper end of said internal magazine is located near a top of said gunstock and a lower end of said internal magazine is located at a bottom of said gu

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A gunstock system, comprising: a gunstock having an internal magazine, said internal magazine being substantially vertically oriented such that an upper end of said internal magazine is located near a top of said gunstock and a lower end of said internal magazine is located at a bottom of said gunstock and wherein said internal magazine has an exposed reload/discharge opening, wherein said exposed reload/discharge opening is located at said lower end of said internal magazine and is configured for allowing removal of an ammunition cartridge from said bottom of said gun stock; a first biasing means extending within said internal magazine from an upper end of said internal magazine and being adapted for applying a downward force upon one or more ammunition cartridges within said internal magazine; and a second biasing means supported adjacent said lower end of said internal magazine and being configured for adjusting to an open position and a closed position relative said exposed reload/discharge opening such as to permit removal of the ammunition cartridge from said exposed reload/discharge opening in said open position and to restrict removal of the ammunition cartridge from said exposed reload/discharge opening in said closed position. 2. The gunstock system of claim 1, wherein said first biasing means includes a biasing element and a follower element, wherein said follower element is attached to a terminal end of said biasing element to make contact with the ammunition cartridges. 3. The gunstock system of claim 2, wherein said biasing element is comprised of at least one spring. 4. The gunstock system of claim 1, wherein said gunstock includes a lower support, wherein said lower support is positioned beneath said internal magazine such as to restrict vertical ejection of the ammunition cartridges. 5. The gunstock system of claim 4, wherein said gunstock includes a lower cavity, wherein said second biasing means is positioned within said lower cavity and including an exposed portion between said lower support and said second biasing means, said exposed portion being adapted for grasping an ammunition cartridge within said magazine. 6. The gunstock system of claim 5, wherein said second biasing means has a rearward edge, said rearward edge forms a movable forward wall of said internal magazine over a portion of said reload/discharge opening such as to permit forward ejection of the ammunition cartridges via adjustment of said second biasing means from said closed position to said open position. 7. The gunstock system of claim 6, wherein said second biasing means comprises: an upper retaining arm;a lower retaining arm, wherein said upper retaining arm and said lower retaining arm collectively form said rearward edge; anda tension spring connected to both said upper retaining arm and said lower retaining arm such that a pivotal movement of said upper retaining arm and/or said lower retaining arm causes said tension spring to compress. 8. The gunstock system of claim 7, wherein said lower retaining arm extends partially over said reload/discharge opening such that at least a portion of said reload/discharge opening is left exposed, and wherein said second biasing means is in said closed position when said lower retaining arm is vertically-oriented and wherein said second biasing means is in said open position when said lower retaining arm is horizontally-oriented. 9. The gunstock system of claim 8, wherein said upper retaining arm is connected to said lower retaining arm via said tension spring such that a downward and forward pivotal movement of said upper retaining arm exerts a rearward force upon said first retaining arm via said tension spring. 10. The gunstock system of claim 1, including an operable cover connected to said gunstock for operatively opening and closing over an upper opening of said internal magazine, said upper opening being located at said upper end of said internal magazine. 11. The gunstock system of claim 10, wherein said first biasing means extends from said operable cover. 12. The gunstock system of claim 1, wherein said gunstock includes a bore extending therethrough, wherein said bore is adapted to receive a bolt for connection of said gunstock to a firearm. 13. A gunstock system, comprising: a gunstock having a lower support, an internal cavity, and a substantially vertically-oriented internal magazine such as for retaining ammunition cartridges therein in a vertically-stacked orientation;wherein said internal magazine has a lower, reload/discharge opening for receiving the substantially horizontally-oriented ammunition cartridges and also for ejecting the ammunition cartridges in a substantially forward direction;wherein said lower support forms a bottom of said internal magazine and wherein said internal cavity is positioned forwardly of said internal magazine, wherein said reload/discharge opening leads to said internal cavity;wherein said internal magazine angles rearwardly at a lower end;a first biasing assembly extending within said internal magazine to apply a downward pressure upon the ammunition cartridges;a second biasing assembly connected to said gunstock and positioned within said internal cavity, wherein said second biasing assembly adjusts to an open position and a closed position relative said reload/discharge opening such as to permit removal of an ammunition cartridge from said reload/discharge opening in said open position and to restrict removal of the ammunition cartridge from said reload/discharge opening in said closed position. 14. The gunstock system of claim 13, wherein said first biasing assembly includes a biasing element and a follower element, wherein said follower element is attached to a terminal end of said biasing element to make contact with the ammunition cartridges. 15. The gunstock system of claim 14, wherein said biasing element is comprised of at least one spring. 16. The gunstock system of claim 13, wherein said second biasing means has a rearward edge, said rearward edge forms a movable forward wall of said internal magazine such as to permit forward ejection of the ammunition cartridges via adjustment of said second biasing means from said closed position to said open position. 17. The gunstock system of claim 16, wherein said second biasing means comprises: an upper retaining arm;a lower retaining arm, wherein said upper retaining arm and said lower retaining arm collectively form said rearward edge; anda tension spring connected to both said upper retaining arm and said lower retaining arm such that a pivotal movement of said upper retaining arm and/or said lower retaining arm causes said tension spring to compress. 18. The gunstock system of claim 17, wherein said lower retaining arm extends partially over said reload/discharge opening such that at least a portion of said reload/discharge opening is left exposed, and wherein said second biasing means is in said closed position when said lower retaining arm is vertically-oriented and wherein said second biasing means is in said open position when said lower retaining arm is horizontally-oriented. 19. The gunstock system of claim 18, wherein said upper retaining arm is connected to said lower retaining arm via said tension spring such that a downward and forward pivotal movement of said upper retaining arm exerts a rearward force upon said first retaining arm via said tension spring. 20. A gunstock system, comprising: a gunstock having a lower support, an internal cavity, and a substantially vertically-oriented internal magazine such as for retaining ammunition cartridges therein in a vertically-stacked orientation;wherein said internal magazine has an upper opening;wherein said internal magazine has a lower, reload/discharge opening for receiving the substantially horizontally-oriented ammunition cartridges and also for ejecting the ammunition cartridges in a substantially forward direction;wherein said lower support forms a bottom of said internal magazine and wherein said internal cavity is positioned forwardly of said internal magazine, wherein said reload/discharge opening leads to said internal cavity;wherein said gunstock includes a bore extending therethrough, wherein said bore is adapted to receive a bolt for connection of said gunstock to a firearm;an operable cover connected to said gunstock for closing said upper opening;a first biasing assembly extending from said cover, wherein said first biasing assembly extends within said internal magazine;wherein said first biasing assembly includes a biasing element and a follower element, wherein said follower element is attached to a terminal end of said biasing element to make contact with the ammunition cartridges;wherein said biasing element is comprised of at least one spring; anda second biasing assembly connected to said gunstock and positioned within said internal cavity, wherein said second biasing assembly adjusts to an open position and a closed position relative said reload/discharge opening such as to permit removal of an ammunition cartridge from said reload/discharge opening in said open position and to restrict removal of the ammunition cartridge from said reload/discharge opening in said closed position;wherein said second biasing means has a rearward edge, said rearward edge forms a movable forward wall of said internal magazine over a portion of said reload/discharge opening such as to permit forward ejection of the ammunition cartridges via adjustment of said second biasing means from said closed position to said open position;wherein said second biasing means comprises an upper retaining arm, a lower retaining arm, wherein said upper retaining arm and said lower retaining arm collectively form said rearward edge, and a tension spring connected to both said upper retaining arm and said lower retaining arm such that a pivotal movement of said upper retaining arm and/or said lower retaining arm causes said tension spring to compress;wherein said lower retaining arm extends partially over said reload/discharge opening such that at least a portion of said reload/discharge opening is left exposed, and wherein said second biasing means is in said closed position when said lower retaining arm is vertically-oriented and wherein said second biasing means is in said open position when said lower retaining arm is horizontally-oriented;wherein said upper retaining arm is connected to said lower retaining arm via said tension spring such that a downward and forward pivotal movement of said upper retaining arm exerts a rearward force upon said first retaining arm via said tension spring.