The invention relates to an ammunition feed (1) for a gun barrel, in particular of an armoured vehicle, having at least one magazine and a rammer (2), the gun barrel having a loading space, it being possible for an ammunition (3) to be introduced from the magazine into the loading space by means of the rammer (2), and it being possible for an ammunition (3) to be led out of the loading space into the magazine by means of the rammer (2). An ammunition (3) can be guided out of a loading space particularly quickly and reliably by means of the ammunition feed (1), in that a pawl (4) is arranged movably on an end of the rammer (2) facing the cartridge, the pawl (4) being positionable in an engagement position (5) in order to guide the ammunition (3) out of the loading space into the magazine, the pawl (4) being arranged in a recess (6) of the ammunition (3) in the engagement position (5), the ammunition feed (1) being designed as an automatic ammunition feed (1), a control device being provided, the control device being connected in terms of control technology to at least one actuator of the rammer (2) and at least one actuator of the pawl (4), a type of ammunition being automatically selected on the basis of data of automatic target detection and/or automatic target recognition, by means of which a high probability of hitting and destruction of a target to be combated can be achieved.

The invention relates to an ammunition feed (1) for a gun barrel, in particular of an armoured vehicle, having at least one magazine and a rammer (2), the gun barrel having a loading space, it being possible for an ammunition (3) to be introduced from the magazine into the loading space by means of the rammer (2), and it being possible for an ammunition (3) to be led out of the loading space into the magazine by means of the rammer (2). An ammunition (3) can be guided out of a loading space particularly quickly and reliably by means of the ammunition feed (1), in that a pawl (4) is arranged movably on an end of the rammer (2) facing the cartridge, the pawl (4) being positionable in an engagement position (5) in order to guide the ammunition (3) out of the loading space into the magazine, the pawl (4) being arranged in a recess (6) of the ammunition (3) in the engagement position (5), the ammunition feed (1) being designed as an automatic ammunition feed (1), a control device being provided, the control device being connected in terms of control technology to at least one actuator of the rammer (2) and at least one actuator of the pawl (4), a type of ammunition being automatically selected on the basis of data of automatic target detection and/or automatic target recognition, by means of which a high probability of hitting and destruction of a target to be combated can be achieved.

A magazine for large ammunition includes a plurality of ammunition holders, with each ammunition holder being configured to operatively interface with a single round of ammunition. Each ammunition holder comprises an outer body, and an inner body configured to interface with the single round of ammunition. The inner body is transitional relative to the outer body between a first position and a second position, with the inner body extending out of the outer body as the inner body transitions from the first position toward the second position. The inner body is configured to release the single round of ammunition in response to the inner body being transitioned to the second position. The magazine additionally includes a plurality of links, with each link being coupled to a pair of the plurality of ammunition holders.

A magazine for large ammunition includes a plurality of ammunition holders, with each ammunition holder being configured to operatively interface with a single round of ammunition. Each ammunition holder comprises an outer body, and an inner body configured to interface with the single round of ammunition. The inner body is transitional relative to the outer body between a first position and a second position, with the inner body extending out of the outer body as the inner body transitions from the first position toward the second position. The inner body is configured to release the single round of ammunition in response to the inner body being transitioned to the second position. The magazine additionally includes a plurality of links, with each link being coupled to a pair of the plurality of ammunition holders.

The invention relates to a rammer (1) for positioning an artillery shell, the rammer (1) comprising a stretcher (2) intended to receive the shell and guide it in translation, the rammer (1) being characterized in that it comprises a pusher (4) which can be driven in a reciprocating movement along the stretcher (2), reciprocating movement which is provided by a pair of closed flexible links (6) arranged on either side of the pusher (4), each link (6) connecting a drive wheel (6b) and a free wheel (6a), the pusher (4) having a bearing surface intended to correspond with a rear face of the shell in order to push it.

The invention relates to a rammer (1) for positioning an artillery shell, the rammer (1) comprising a stretcher (2) intended to receive the shell and guide it in translation, the rammer (1) being characterized in that it comprises a pusher (4) which can be driven in a reciprocating movement along the stretcher (2), reciprocating movement which is provided by a pair of closed flexible links (6) arranged on either side of the pusher (4), each link (6) connecting a drive wheel (6b) and a free wheel (6a), the pusher (4) having a bearing surface intended to correspond with a rear face of the shell in order to push it.

A firearm system is provided. A pump-action firearm, such as a shotgun, includes a buffer attached to a trigger housing. The buffer consists of a resilient or semi-resilient material and is positioned such as to face towards an opening the receiver in which the magazine tube is partially received. The buffer includes a contoured bottom surface and an upper surface, configured in a way which shortens the space available within an opening of a receiver while accommodating the loading of shells into a magazine tube. Upon moving a shell into the opening, such as by pumping the action, the shell impacts the buffer, which stabilizes the shell prior to being lifted by an elevators. For shorter shells, this reduces the risk of a jamming event. For longer shells, the buffer is configured to compress to accommodate the additional length.

A firearm system is provided. A pump-action firearm, such as a shotgun, includes a buffer attached to a trigger housing. The buffer consists of a resilient or semi-resilient material and is positioned such as to face towards an opening the receiver in which the magazine tube is partially received. The buffer includes a contoured bottom surface and an upper surface, configured in a way which shortens the space available within an opening of a receiver while accommodating the loading of shells into a magazine tube. Upon moving a shell into the opening, such as by pumping the action, the shell impacts the buffer, which stabilizes the shell prior to being lifted by an elevators. For shorter shells, this reduces the risk of a jamming event. For longer shells, the buffer is configured to compress to accommodate the additional length.