Firearm sear safety
US9857134B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41A17/56
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sear safety for a firearm is provided that includes a mode selection mechanism having a detent pin movable from an unlocked position to a locked position by a user. The sear includes a body having a first leg and a second leg. The body is pivotable about a pivot point between the first leg and the second leg. The sear has a first end surface on the first leg for contacting the firing element and a second end surface on the second leg for contacting a hard stop on the frame and for contacting the trigger bar. A pocket is on the second leg for receiving the detent pin when the detent pin is in the locked position to secure the sear against the hard stop. When the detent pin of is in the locked position, the sear is prevented from to rotating about its pivot point.
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