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Disablement mechanism for a firearm

US6269576A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 9, 1999
Grant dateAug 7, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41C23/10
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism for disabling a firearm is provided. The disablement mechanism includes a body positionable to contact a portion of the hammer spring assembly in order to prevent the hammer from being moved to its cocked position. The disablement mechanism is also positionable to prevent the hammer from firing a cartridge when the hammer is released from its cocked position.

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