Buckshot round
US7207273B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B8/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A buckshot round for use in large, smooth-barreled weapons, such as an M203 or M79 grenade launcher, wherein the round itself acts as the firing barrel. In particular, a lethal buckshot round is provided, wherein an inner metal cylinder (barrel portion) is encased in an outer jacket, and a shot wad is contained in the inner metal cylinder, such that the inner metal cylinder acts as a barrel for firing of the buckshot from the smooth-barreled weapon. The barrel portion of the buckshot round acts as the firing barrel, and prevents contact of the buckshot with the weapon barrel during firing, thereby providing an accurate firing pattern and preventing damage to the weapon barrel.
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