Why Was .303 Packed 48 to the Box?

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The Lewis gun utilised two drum magazines, one holding 47 rounds, the other 97..."Quote from text"

Unfortunately that's already been suggested. I roar at that explanation, after being in the army my whole life I know they don't do things that way. For all they care ammo can be issued in a bucket with a lid.

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