Extended lever for a firearm
US6722253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A7/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extender for a bolt catch release lever on a bolt catch operating lever of a firearm equipped with a protective spare magazine carrier for holding a loaded spare magazine in a position of readiness for immediate insertion into operative engagement with that firearm, and an integrated bolt catch and extended catch release lever. The extended bolt catch release lever places an engagement contact face of an outer end in a position accessible for easy operation of the bolt catch release mechanism of a rifle when the spare magazine carrier is in place.
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