Conversion of firearms to fire reduced-energy ammunition
US6625916B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A33/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A training kit is designed for use with a firearm normally having a standard bolt that is provided at the forward end with a bolt recess for receiving and embracing the head end of a standard cartridge. The training kit is provided with a training bolt having a circular recess of a diameter that will not receive and embrace the head end of the standard cartridge thereby limiting placement of a standard cartridge beyond the reach of the firing pin. Rounds of reduced-energy training ammunition are provided with a head end of complementary dimensions that permits the head end to be seated within the recess of a conversion bolt, and therefore fired.
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