Trigger for selectively discharging simultaneously any number of barrels on a multiple-barrelled firearm
US3950875A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1971 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 1991 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/21
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A firing mechanism for a firearm with a barrel assembly having a plurality of substantially parallel barrels. The mechanism comprises a like plurality of firing assemblies, each assembly being associated with one barrel. The firing assembly is arranged to selectively discharge one or more cartridges. The assembly includes a trigger adapted to engage and release the firing assembly in sequence, and it includes means for adjustably controlling the number of firing assemblies which can be released upon a single actuation of the trigger.
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