Description
The Sterling magazine is a detachable box-type magazine designed specifically for the Sterling submachine gun, a British firearm introduced in the post-World War II era. The Sterling, known for its reliability and durability, was widely adopted by the British military and other armed forces around the world. The magazine is a key component of the weapon, contributing to its smooth and reliable operation.
One of the notable features of the Sterling magazine is its design, which is intended to address some of the feeding issues experienced with the earlier Sten gun’s magazines. The Sterling magazine holds 34 rounds of 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition and is constructed from robust steel, ensuring its durability in various operational environments. The magazine is curved, which helps in maintaining consistent feeding of the rounds into the chamber. The double-stack, single-feed design ensures reliable performance, reducing the chances of jams or misfeeds, which were common in earlier designs like the Sten’s magazine.
The Sterling magazine is side-mounted on the submachine gun, similar to the Sten, but the improved design and construction result in greater reliability and ease of use. The magazine also features a smooth follower and a strong spring, which contribute to its consistent feeding under rapid-fire conditions.
