Slingshot type gun
US4278065A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41B3/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A gun utilizing an elongate elastic component to propel a projectile. A gun stock mounts at its forward end the elastic component. A release mechanism on the stock is located approximately at the normal trigger location. The release mechanism is embodied within stock attached members with one member being movable to effect release of the tensioned elastic member and projectile therein. The release mechanism includes a sight opening along with a bail shaped safety to prevent inadvertent projectile release.
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