Bottom metal

A bottom metal is a part used on some firearms which often holds the magazine. On firearms with bottom metals, the trigger guard is also often part of the bottom metal,[1] like for instance on the Mauser M 98 and M1 Garand. The bottom metal can for example be attached to the stock or the receiver, and can for example hold a fixed, detachable or hinged magazine. Not all firearms have bottom metals, and SIG Sauer 200 STR and SIG Sauer CROSS are two examples of firearms without bottom metals.

Bottom metal on a Mannlicher M1886 (cutaway).
Bottom metal on a Mauser Model 98 (cutaway).

Bottom metals which accept detachable magazines are called detachable bottom metals (DBM). Different bottom metals use different magazine types. Aftermarket bottom metals are available for various models of firearms, and it is not an uncommon modification to for example fit Remington 700 rifles with an aftermarket detachable bottom metal.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Swift Bullet Co. Acquires Blackburn Bottom Metal". www.americanrifleman.org. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
  2. "Upgrading a Remington 700 SPS Tactical". www.shootingillustrated.com. Retrieved 2020-12-15.
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