Dragunov SVD Sniper Rifle Spare Magazine

Accession Number REL29835.006
Collection type Technology
Object type Firearm component
Maker Romak
Place made Romania
Date made c 1995
Conflict Period 1990-1999
Description

Dragunov SVD ten round, stamped, sheet metal, staggered box, detachable magazine. The magazine is designed for the Russian 7.62 x 54 mm rimmed cartridge. The cartridges are fed through the magazine by spring tension provided by a W shaped metal steel spring which is attached to a cartridge follower plate. The megazine is made from stamped sheet metal and has a blued finish. A stud for the magazine latch attaches the magazine to the rifle action. The magazine can be stripped into four components for cleaning and maintenance.

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