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Matchlock convertor

US4422255A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 29, 1982
Grant dateDec 27, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 29, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41C9/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The action of a flintlock mechanism used for firing rifles, pistols, and similar devices, whereby a flint or flintstone is normally used for igniting of the flashpan powder, is benefitted by the conversion of the flintlock mechanism to a matchlock mechanism by the incorporation of a matchlock convertor with use of a phosphorus match or matches for the purpose of igniting the flashpan powder.

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