Magazine (firearms)/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Magazine (firearms).

In current use, a reservoir, capable of being attached to a weapon, which holds ready-to-use ammunition. Historically has been used for ready-use ammunition storage points or long-term ammunition storage and maintenance facilities