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Dual selective feed mechanism for automatic weapons

US4004489A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1975
Grant dateJan 25, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 3, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A9/37
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An easily employed, reliable, rapid response and simple multiple feed sys for selectively feeding various belts of varied types of ammunition through the same gun. A round selector cam pivots the rammer on the bolt carrier to a position for chambering cartridges from the selected belt. A dual feed mechanism advances the cartridges from the selected belt while those from the non-selected belt are held ready but not advanced.

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