Firearm having a removable hand guard
US8336243B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41C23/16
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A semi-automatic or automatic rifle is provided. The rifle has a receiver having a receiver frame, a barrel removably connected to the receiver frame, and an end cap coupled to the barrel. A removable hand guard section is provided extending over and generally surrounding the barrel, the removable hand guard section removably connected to the receiver. The removable hand guard section has a locating feature adapted to engage with the end cap and locate the hand guard relative to the end cap. The removable hand guard section has a mounting rail portion and a body portion, the mounting rail portion molded into the body portion. The barrel has a locking collar adapted to removably position and lock the removable hand guard section relative to the receiver frame and the barrel. The removable hand guard floats in position relative to the barrel.
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