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Firearms with external motor

US4154143A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1977
Grant dateMay 15, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41A17/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an automatic weapon having a breech mechanism driven in reciprocation by an external motor and equipped with a device to keep the breech mechanism from moving from the advanced or forward locked position in case of a hangfire. If a "shot departure" sensor fails to sense the departure of a shot a spring projects bolts into the path of the breech mechanism and locks it at the start of its recoil stroke.

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