SMALL ARMS MAGAZINE (VERSIONS) Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC F41A9/00 

FIELD: weapons.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to ammunition cartridges. In compliance with first version, magazine, wherein cartridges are arranged radially in several rows, comprises cartridge feed device with feeder, and central axle. Proposed device is spring actuated. Magazine is furnished with platform with surface that allows a spiral-shaped arrangement of cartridges thereon. Central axle has spiral channel for moving the platform, while cartridge feeder is secured on said platform. In compliance with second version, magazine, wherein cartridges are arranged radially in several rows, comprises cartridge feed device with feeder, and central axle. Magazine is provided with platform and cartridge feed cut-off mechanism. Platform surface provides for spiral-shaped arrangement of cartridges thereon. Cartridge feed cut-off mechanism represents a ratchet mechanism furnished with spring-loaded retainer. Central axle has spiral channel for moving the platform, while cartridge feeder is secured on said platform.

EFFECT: easy and reliable magazine loading and operation in shooting.

3 cl, 4 dwg