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Firearm frame and barrel assembly, method of assembling and assembly tool

US6266908A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1998
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41C3/14
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Revolver frame and barrel assembly including a frame, a barrel shroud carrying a sight and keyed in sight alignment with the frame, and a generally cylindrical barrel having a rifled bore and extending through the barrel shroud and threadably engaged in the frame retaining the shroud in assembly with the frame. An assembly tool engaged with and complementing the rifling grooves in the barrel applies predetermined torque to the barrel to assemble it with the frame.

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