Retractable face safety for a firearm
US6996930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C9/08
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved muzzleloading firearm having a novel safety system. The safety system utilizes a spool coupled to a compression spring to maintain an ignition system such as a primer out of potential contact with a firing pin, even in the event of unintentional actuation of a hammer or sear. The safety system is automatic in operation, automatically placing the ignition system within reach of the firing pin when the firearm is placed into battery.
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