Receiver for an autoloading firearm

Register USPTO Patent
Application Number 13419202
Grant Number 08342075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-13
First Publication Date 2012-10-18
Publication Date 2012-10-18
Grant Date 2013-01-01
Owner LWRC International, LLC (USA)
Inventor Gomez, Jesus S.

Abstract

Improved receiver set for an indirect or direct gas operated firearm wherein the charging handle has been moved to the side of the upper receiver, the magazine well has been flared open to better receive a magazine, and the lower receiver has a semi-circular shelf in the rear which supports the proximal end of the bolt carrier as it is longitudinally displaced due to firing of the weapon.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F41A 5/18 - Mechanisms or systems operated by propellant charge energy for automatically opening the lock gas-operated