Compensation system for a firearm
US7328645B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A21/38
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compensation system for a firearm includes a barrel having a longitudinal bore that defines a firing axis. A compensator assembly is also included and has an attaching mechanism for releasably attaching the compensator assembly adjacent a muzzle end of the barrel. A gas discharge port is formed in the compensator assembly that is not aligned with the longitudinal bore. The gas discharge port communicates with an inner bore of the compensator assembly.
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