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Snap-on dovetail pistol sight

US8296990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2009
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49908
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A firearm has a frame, a slide mounted to the frame, and a configurable sight that is removably connected to the slide using a combined transverse dovetail- and longitudinal lap-shaped protrusion and slot engagement. The configurable sight can be quickly and easily installed by hand without the use of tools.

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