Firearm selectable between semi-automatic and automatic mode
US5596162A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A19/46
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pistol is disclosed which is selectable between automatic and semi-automatic operation. A device is provided which permits existing semiautomatic firearms to be converted so that they may be fired in either fully automatic or semiautomatic mode. A novel trigger bar and selector are disclosed.
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