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Breech plug for muzzle loading firearm

US6219951A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 16, 1999
Grant dateApr 24, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2019

Classification

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

Abstract

A breech plug assembly for a muzzle loading firearm. The breech plug assembly is screwed into the back opening at the breech end of the barrel of the firearm. The forward end of the conical projection has a tapered or conical projection for supporting the end of a pre-formed explosive pellet.

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