Rifle handguard system with integrated barrel nut
US6694660B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C23/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A handguard system for use on a rifle having a barrel and a receiver, the hand guard system includes a barrel nut having an inner surface with a threaded portion adapted to threadably engage the receiver for securing the barrel to the receiver and an outer surface, and a tubular handguard having an end. The tubular handguard is receivable about the barrel and is received about the barrel nut, engaging the outer surface thereof.
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