Firearm having gas piston system
US8468929B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41G11/003
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A firearm having a gas piston system includes a bolt carrier, an adjustable gas piston block located forward on the firearm and an over-the-barrel spring and guide rod arrangement, all of which is housed and contained in a top rail that runs the length of the firearm and that maintains the alignment of these firearm components. The firearm also includes an ambidextrous, non-reciprocating charging handle located forward on the firearm and positioned within the top rail for charging the firearm.
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