Abstract: The invention relates to a stapler comprising a base part (14) and a staple magazine (22) which is situated on a bracket of the base part (14) and which can pivot around a cross axis (16) in a limited manner. The stapler also comprises a spring-supported stable slide (28) which is guided to the head part (20) of the staple magazine in a sliding direction of said staple magazine. The invention device has a cap part (32) which carries a driver (30) that engages in the head part of the staple magazine. The cap part forms or comprises a limited manner. In order to refill the stapler with staples, the invention provides that the staple magazine (22) is connected to the base part (14) in a displaceably fixed manner, whereas the cap part (32) can be displace together with the magazine covering (34) along a slide guide with regard to the staple magazine (22) on the base part (14).