No-skip recocking revolver

US7536817B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventor

• Leonard Storch · New York, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 7, 2008
• Grant date: May 26, 2009
• Expiry date: Jul 7, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F41A9/28
• WIPO field: Other special machines
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

In a single or double action revolver, an improvement that prevents the cylinder from advancing upon being recocked should the revolver be decocked (uncocked) without firing. During or after decocking, a pawl (hand) retainer may be automatically set or manually set by the shooter. When the retainer is set it prevents the pawl from engaging the cylinder ratchet and rotating the cylinder past a live round when recocked. The retainer may be automatically or manually reset so that the cylinder will advance when the revolver is subsequently recocked.