Lightweight, low cost semi-automatic rifle
US8141287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A11/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lightweight and low cost semi-automatic rifle includes an upper receiver, a lower receiver, and a forend fabricated from injection-molded polymers. The rifle permits firing .22 LR or similar low-power ammunition from an AR-15 style frame, operates on the blowback principle, and provides a fully functional bolt catch and extractor/ejector/deflector.
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