Automatic firearms with a detachable breech lock

US7047864B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• HECKLER & KOCH GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Gerd Spinner · Oberndorf am Neckar, DE
• Helmut Weldle · Obermoschel, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 7, 2004
• Grant date: May 23, 2006
• Expiry date: Jul 29, 2024

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F41A17/42
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Firearm(s) with a breech lock are disclosed. One such firearm includes a first pivoting lever which, when actuated, releases the breech lock and a second lever, which when actuated also releases the breech lock. The first and second levers are located on opposite sides of the weapon.