charger
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development of repeating firearms
- In small arm: Magazine repeaters
…different loading device, called a charger. This was simply a flat strip of metal with its edges curled to hook over the rims or grooves of a row of cartridges (also usually five). To load his rifle, a soldier drew back the bolt, slipped the charger into position above the…
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