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Firing element for muzzleloading rifle

US6796069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 4, 2003
Grant dateSep 28, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41C9/08
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A muzzleloading firearm with a barrel having a rearward end with a breech plug fastened to the rearward end of the barrel, a nipple that extends rearwardly from the breech plug, a receiver positioned rearward of the barrel and having an opening for receiving a firing element, and having an elongated bore extending through from a forward end to a rearward end, the rearward end receives the percussion element and the forward end receives the nipple such that a forward end of the percussion element is in alignment with the nipple.

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