Abstract

A number of embodiments of a firearm are disclosed where the firearm includes a magazine configured to hold the bolt in an open position when the magazine is empty. In one embodiment, the firearm includes a bolt stop mechanism that moves between a first position where it allows the bolt to cycle between an open position and a closed position and a second position where it holds the bolt in the open position. The magazine is configured to actuate the bolt stop mechanism to the first position when the magazine is empty.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/36 - Magazine safeties locking the gun in a safety condition when the magazine is empty or removed
• F41A 17/32 - Multiple safeties, i.e. safeties acting on at least one element of the firing mechanism and at least one other element of the gun, e.g. the moving barrel the other element being the breech-block or bolt
• F41A 17/34 - Magazine safeties
• F41A 17/38 - Magazine safeties locking the magazine in the gun
• F41A 17/40 - Last-round safeties
• F41A 17/42 - Safeties for locking the breech-block or bolt in a safety position

Abstract

Composite recoil-absorbing stocks for firearms are disclosed. One stock has a rigid body that has an internal cavity. A compressible insert may be positioned in the rigid body with an elongated front end that is narrower than a broadened rear end. The front end is positioned in a narrowed front end of the internal cavity, and the rear end is positioned in a wider rear end of the cavity. When the firearm recoils, the compressible insert can be positioned between the shooter and the rest of the firearm and can therefore dampen and absorb recoil forces. The positioning and size of the rigid body and compressible insert help prevent bending and buckling of the compressible insert, thereby limiting the effect that the compression of the insert has on aiming and accuracy of the shot. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/06 - Stocks specially adapted for recoil reduction
• F41C 23/00 - Butts; Butt plates; Stocks
• F41C 23/22 - Stocks having space for the storage of objects
• F41A 25/00 - Gun mountings permitting recoil or return to battery, e.g. gun cradles; Barrel buffers or brakes