Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide firearm receiver with ambidextrous features. Some of these features include a bolt-locking mechanism on a firearm receiver that is configured to allow an operator to clear jams while maintaining hold of a firing grip. The bolt-locking mechanism may include a linking mechanism configured to manipulate a bolt-catch device in response to activation of a magazine release button on a firearm receiver. Other features include an ambidextrous magazine release mechanism on a firearm receiver that is configured to allow an operator to release an inserted magazine while maintaining hold of a firing grip with either hand. The magazine release mechanism may include a linking mechanism configured to manipulate a magazine catch device in response to activation of either a right-handed magazine release button or a left-handed magazine release lever that pivots on an external fulcrum on a firearm receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 3/00 - Breech mechanism, e.g. locks
• F41A 3/66 - Breech housings or frames; Receivers
• F41A 9/59 - Ejectors for clips or magazines, e.g. when empty
• F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position
• F41A 35/06 - Adaptation of guns to both right and left hand use