Convertible lower receiver
US9797666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A11/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The disclosure describes a convertible lower receiver. The convertible lower receiver includes a first forward pivot assembly and a second forward pivot assembly. The first forward pivot assembly is associated with a first forward pivot receptacle that is designed to mate with a first type of upper receiver when a forward takedown pin is inserted through the first forward pivot receptacle and a forward lug of the first type of upper receiver. The second forward pivot assembly is associated with a second forward pivot receptacle that is designed to mate with a second type of upper receiver when the forward takedown pin is inserted through the second forward pivot receptacle and a forward lug of the second type of upper receiver. The convertible lower receiver further includes a multi-configuration magazine well that is configured to accept a first magazine associated with the first type of upper receiver when the first type of upper receiver is mated and to accept a second magazine associated with the second type of upper receiver when the second type of upper receiver is mated.
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