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Priming arrangement in a caseless powder charge for small-bore weapons

US4007687A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 1975
Grant dateFeb 15, 1977
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Expiry dateMar 5, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S102/70
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A priming arrangement in a jacket-or a caseless powder body or charge for small-bore weapons. In a caseless powder body, provision is made for the firing pin, at ignition misfire, to penetrate into the powder charge, however, being totally encompassed and screened by the cylindrical sleeve and the primer cap. In accordance therewith, the powder is protected from the hot tip of the firing pin.

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