A locking action firearm has a frame, a barrel connected to the frame, a reciprocating action element operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rear recoil position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and movable between a forward released position and rear actuated position, and a block element movable between a rest position in which movement of the reciprocating action element from the battery position to the recoil position is enabled, and a blocking position in which the block element contacts the reciprocating action element to prevent movement of the reciprocating action element from the forward battery position to the recoil position in response to movement of the trigger lever to discharge the firearm. The block element may be operably connected to the trigger lever and move based on the trigger lever position.
F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt
Trigger groups for striker-fired firearms have a firing pin assembly connected to a slide and operable to reciprocate between a rearward retracted position and a forward extended position, the firing pin assembly including a retention surface, a trigger assembly including a sear surface configured to selectively engage the retention surface to releasably restrain the firing pin assembly, the firing pin assembly being responsive to the trigger assembly to release from the retracted position to the extended position in response to movement of the trigger assembly from the forward trigger position to the rearward trigger position and to release from the retracted position to the extended position in response to movement of the trigger assembly from the rearward trigger position to the forward trigger position, the trigger assembly including a retainer movable between a clear position and a blocking position.
Firearm control mechanisms have a frame, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable with respect to the frame, a selector connected to the frame and pivotable with respect to the frame about a pivot axis, the selector including a first cam surface operably engaged to a follower portion of the trigger element, the selector having a detent portion having a detent surface opposing a spring biased detent follower connected to the frame and operable to reciprocate against the detent surface, the detent surface having a plurality of stable positions, each corresponding to an operating condition of the fire control mechanism, and the detent portion being a body lacking any concave surfaces. The detent surface may have a plurality of flat cam surfaces. At least two of the flat cam surfaces may be perpendicular to each other. A corner may join the plurality of flat cam surfaces.
Trigger groups for striker-fired firearms have a frame defining a medial plane, a slide connected to the frame and operable to reciprocate between a forward battery position and a rearward recoil position, a barrel connected to the slide and having a forward muzzle end, a trigger assembly connected to the frame and movable between a forward trigger position and a rearward trigger position, a firing pin assembly connected to the slide and operable to reciprocate between a rearward retracted position and a forward extended position, the firing pin assembly including a forward-facing retention surface, the trigger assembly including a sear surface configured to selectively engage the retention surface to releasably restrain the firing pin assembly, a selector movable between a first selector position and a second selector position, and a connector operably engaged to the trigger assembly and to the selector.
A locking action firearm has a frame, a barrel connected to the frame, a reciprocating action element operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rear recoil position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and movable between a forward released position and rear actuated position, and a block element movable between a rest position in which movement of the reciprocating action element from the battery position to the recoil position is enabled, and a blocking position in which the block element contacts the reciprocating action element to prevent movement of the reciprocating action element from the forward battery position to the recoil position in response to movement of the trigger lever to discharge the firearm. The block element may be operably connected to the trigger lever and move based on the trigger lever position.
F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt
A fire control lockout assembly restricts a semiautomatic style firearm to single shot operation by requiring specific, sequential manual manipulation of the firearm by the operator prior to firing a subsequent round from the firearm. The lockout assembly has a modified safety selector and a modified disconnector and/or a modified trigger assembly that interrupts the usual automatic progression of the fire control group components after firing the firearm by increasing the upward distance the trigger sear must travel before contacting the disconnector. The increased distance prevents the hammer from automatically being released from the disconnector. The modified safety selector has a barrel that presses downward on the rearward end of the disconnector to release the hammer. After firing a round, the safety selector must be moved to its safe position and then to its fire position in order to fire a subsequent round from the firearm.
A pistol comprises a frame with a slide operable to reciprocate on the frame. A trigger movably connected to the frame to move between a forward position and rear position, and a block element selectably interfacing with the slide and movable between a released position in which the slide is enabled to reciprocate and a locked position in which the slide is prevented from reciprocation. The block element is operably engaged to the trigger to move to the locked position when the trigger is in the rear position, such that the slide does not recoil after discharge when the trigger is held to the rear position.
F41A 3/42 - Semi-rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements movably mounted on the bolt or on the barrrel or breech housing having rocking locking elements, e.g. pivoting levers or vanes hand-operated
F41A 17/62 - Thumb-operated sliding safeties mounted on the upside of the stock, e.g. for shotguns
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, and a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position and to enable an additional discharge of the firearm upon release of the trigger to the forward position.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a hammer, a trigger element, a sear, a selector, and a disconnector assembly, the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a first position to retain the hammer in the cocked position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, and the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a second position to release the hammer to the striking position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, such that the firearm discharges once per cycle of the trigger element when the selector is in the first position, and fires once for each forward or rearward motion of the trigger element when the selector is in the second position.
Firearm control mechanisms have a frame, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable with respect to the frame, a selector connected to the frame and pivotable with respect to the frame about a pivot axis, the selector including a first cam surface operably engaged to a follower portion of the trigger element, the selector having a detent portion having a detent surface opposing a spring biased detent follower connected to the frame and operable to reciprocate against the detent surface, the detent surface having a plurality of stable positions, each corresponding to an operating condition of the fire control mechanism, and the detent portion being a body lacking any concave surfaces. The detent surface may have a plurality of flat cam surfaces. At least two of the flat cam surfaces may be perpendicular to each other. A corner may join the plurality of flat cam surfaces.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, a disconnector having a hammer engagement facility adapted to selectably engage the hammer, a disconnector control element movable between a first control position and a second control position, the disconnector being operably engaged to the disconnector control element, the disconnector operable to move in a first range of motion when the disconnector control element is in the first control position, and in a second range of motion when the disconnector control element is in the second control position.
A fire control group has a receiver having opposed sidewalls defining a space configured to receive a fire control group, the opposed sidewalls each defining a pivot pin aperture, the pivot pin apertures being registered with each other, a fire control group including a trigger received in the space, the fire control group defining a transverse pivot pin passage configured to be registered with the pivot pin apertures of the receiver, the fire control group including a pivoting operational element, the fire control group including a pivot pin supporting the pivoting operational element and received in the transverse pivot pin passage and the pivot pin apertures, the firearm having a hand grip aft of the trigger and defining a screw aperture, and a grip screw engaging the hand grip and engaging the fire control group. The grip screw may occupy a medial plane of the firearm.
Trigger-cycled firearms have a frame, a barrel, a bolt assembly connected to the frame in registration with the barrel and operable to reciprocate between a retracted position and a forward battery position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and operable to move between a forward rest position and a rearward actuated position, and the trigger lever operably connected to the bolt to move the bolt from the forward battery position to the retracted position and to release the bolt to the forward battery position and discharge the firearm in response to movement of the trigger lever from the forward rest position to the rearward actuated position when the bolt is in the forward position. There may be a connector bar pivotally connected to the frame and operably engaged to the bolt assembly and to the trigger lever. The connector bar may be slidably connected to the bolt assembly.
F41A 19/24 - Release-trigger mechanisms, i.e. the striker element being released during the return movement of the trigger subsequent to trigger pull
F41A 19/13 - Percussion or firing pins, i.e. fixed or slidably- mounted striker elements; Mountings therefor
F41A 19/30 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block propelled by a spring under tension in bolt-action guns
Trigger-cycled firearms have a frame, a barrel, a bolt assembly connected to the frame in registration with the barrel and operable to reciprocate between a retracted position and a forward battery position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and operable to move between a forward rest position and a rearward actuated position, and the trigger lever operably connected to the bolt to move the bolt from the forward battery position to the retracted position and to release the bolt to the forward battery position and discharge the firearm in response to movement of the trigger lever from the forward rest position to the rearward actuated position when the bolt is in the forward position. There may be a connector bar pivotally connected to the frame and operably engaged to the bolt assembly and to the trigger lever. The connector bar may be slidably connected to the bolt assembly.
Trigger-cycled firearms have a frame, a barrel, a bolt assembly connected to the frame in registration with the barrel and operable to reciprocate between a retracted position and a forward battery position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and operable to move between a forward rest position and a rearward actuated position, and the trigger lever operably connected to the bolt to move the bolt from the forward battery position to the retracted position and to release the bolt to the forward battery position and discharge the firearm in response to movement of the trigger lever from the forward rest position to the rearward actuated position when the bolt is in the forward position. There may be a connector bar pivotally connected to the frame and operably engaged to the bolt assembly and to the trigger lever. The connector bar may be slidably connected to the bolt assembly.
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Trigger-cycled firearms have a frame, a barrel, a bolt assembly connected to the frame in registration with the barrel and operable to reciprocate between a retracted position and a forward battery position, a trigger lever connected to the frame and operable to move between a forward rest position and a rearward actuated position, and the trigger lever operably connected to the bolt to move the bolt from the forward battery position to the retracted position and to release the bolt to the forward battery position and discharge the firearm in response to movement of the trigger lever from the forward rest position to the rearward actuated position when the bolt is in the forward position. There may be a connector bar pivotally connected to the frame and operably engaged to the bolt assembly and to the trigger lever. The connector bar may be slidably connected to the bolt assembly.
F41A 19/24 - Release-trigger mechanisms, i.e. the striker element being released during the return movement of the trigger subsequent to trigger pull
F41A 19/13 - Percussion or firing pins, i.e. fixed or slidably- mounted striker elements; Mountings therefor
F41A 19/30 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block propelled by a spring under tension in bolt-action guns
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, a disconnector having a hammer engagement facility adapted to selectably engage the hammer, a disconnector control element movable between a first control position and a second control position, the disconnector being operably engaged to the disconnector control element, the disconnector operable to move in a first range of motion when the disconnector control element is in the first control position, and in a second range of motion when the disconnector control element is in the second control position.
A fire control group has a receiver having opposed sidewalls defining a space configured to receive a fire control group, the opposed sidewalls each defining a pivot pin aperture, the pivot pin apertures being registered with each other, a fire control group including a trigger received in the space, the fire control group defining a transverse pivot pin passage configured to be registered with the pivot pin apertures of the receiver, the fire control group including a pivoting operational element, the fire control group including a pivot pin supporting the pivoting operational element and received in the transverse pivot pin passage and the pivot pin apertures, the firearm having a hand grip aft of the trigger and defining a screw aperture, and a grip screw engaging the hand grip and engaging the fire control group. The grip screw may occupy a medial plane of the firearm.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, and a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position and to enable an additional discharge of the firearm upon release of the trigger to the forward position.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a hammer, a trigger element, a sear, a selector, and a disconnector assembly, the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a first position to retain the hammer in the cocked position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, and the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a second position to release the hammer to the striking position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, such that the firearm discharges once per cycle of the trigger element when the selector is in the first position, and fires once for each forward or rearward motion of the trigger element when the selector is in the second position.
A firearm barrel has an elongated body defining a bore and defining a bore axis, the body defining a breech end and an opposed muzzle end, a chamber defined in the breech end and contiguous with the bore; the bore having an interior surface having a plurality of alternating lands and grooves, the grooves being surfaces separated from the bore axis by first radius, the lands being surfaces separated from the bore axis by second radius less than the first radius and the lands and grooves being straight elements parallel to the bore axis, such that no spin is imparted to a projectile propelled down the bore. The lands and grooves may extend from the chamber to the muzzle end. The bore may have a constant cross-sectional profile along its length.
Pistols with frame inserts have a frame having a grip, the frame having spaced apart upper sidewall portions having upper edges defining a slide interface plane, the upper sidewall portions being planar elements each having inner faces facing each other and exterior faces facing away from each other, each upper sidewall portion defining a side opening adjacent to the slide interface plane and having a perimeter spaced apart from the slide interface plane, a frame insert including pistol action components connected to the frame, and the frame insert having opposed insert sidewalls, each frame insert sidewall having a selected portion registered with and occupying a respective one of the side openings of the frame. The frame may define a cavity width between selected portions of the inner faces adjacent to the frame side openings, and wherein the frame insert has a width at the selected portion greater than the cavity width.
Pistols with frame inserts have a frame having a grip, the frame having spaced apart upper sidewall portions having upper edges defining a slide interface plane, the upper sidewall portions being planar elements each having inner faces facing each other and exterior faces facing away from each other, each upper sidewall portion defining a side opening adjacent to the slide interface plane and having a perimeter spaced apart from the slide interface plane, a frame insert including pistol action components connected to the frame, and the frame insert having opposed insert sidewalls, each frame insert sidewall having a selected portion registered with and occupying a respective one of the side openings of the frame. The frame may define a cavity width between selected portions of the inner faces adjacent to the frame side openings, and wherein the frame insert has a width at the selected portion greater than the cavity width.
A firearm barrel has an elongated body defining a bore and defining a bore axis, the body defining a breech end and an opposed muzzle end, a chamber defined in the breech end and contiguous with the bore; the bore having an interior surface having a plurality of alternating lands and grooves, the grooves being surfaces separated from the bore axis by first radius, the lands being surfaces separated from the bore axis by second radius less than the first radius and the lands and grooves being straight elements parallel to the bore axis, such that no spin is imparted to a projectile propelled down the bore. The lands and grooves may extend from the chamber to the muzzle end. The bore may have a constant cross-sectional profile along its length.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the first position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the rearward position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a hammer, a trigger element, a sear, a selector, and a disconnector assembly, the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a first position to retain the hammer in the cocked position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, and the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a second position to release the hammer to the striking position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, such that the firearm discharges once per cycle of the trigger element when the selector is in the first position, and fires once for each forward or rearward motion of the trigger element when the selector is in the second position.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, and a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position and to enable an additional discharge of the firearm upon release of the trigger to the forward position.
Semi-automatic rimfire rifles have a frame, a bolt operable to reciprocate within the frame, the bolt defining a bolt axis, the bolt defining a firing pin passage, a first firing pin portion received within at least a first portion of the firing pin passage, a second firing pin portion separate from the first firing pin portion received within at least a second portion of the firing pin passage, and the first firing pin portion being operable to contact the second firing pin portion such that the second firing pin portion discharges a cartridge in response to the first firing pin portion being struck by a hammer. The first firing pin portion may define a first firing pin axis aligned with the bolt axis. The second firing pin portion may have a nose portion that is offset from the bolt axis extending away from the first firing pin portion.
F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt
F41A 19/27 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block
F41A 15/14 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun for bolt-action guns the ejector being mounted on, or within, the bolt
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, a disconnector having a hammer engagement facility adapted to selectably engage the hammer, a disconnector control element movable between a first control position and a second control position, the disconnector being operably engaged to the disconnector control element, the disconnector operable to move in a first range of motion when the disconnector control element is in the first control position, and in a second range of motion when the disconnector control element is in the second control position.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the first position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the rearward position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position.
Semi-automatic rimfire rifles have a frame, a bolt operable to reciprocate within the frame, the bolt defining a bolt axis, the bolt defining a firing pin passage, a first firing pin portion received within at least a first portion of the firing pin passage, a second firing pin portion separate from the first firing pin portion received within at least a second portion of the firing pin passage, and the first firing pin portion being operable to contact the second firing pin portion such that the second firing pin portion discharges a cartridge in response to the first firing pin portion being struck by a hammer. The first firing pin portion may define a first firing pin axis aligned with the bolt axis. The second firing pin portion may have a nose portion that is offset from the bolt axis extending away from the first firing pin portion.
F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt
F41A 15/14 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun for bolt-action guns the ejector being mounted on, or within, the bolt
F41A 19/27 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block
F41A 19/13 - Percussion or firing pins, i.e. fixed or slidably- mounted striker elements; Mountings therefor
F41A 19/25 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a frame, a hammer connected to the frame and movable between a cocked position and a striking position, the hammer being biased toward the striking position, a trigger element connected to the frame and movable by a user between a forward position and a rearward position, a selector connected to the frame and movable between at least a first position and a second position, and a plurality of retention facilities each operable to selectively restrain the hammer in the cocked position, and when the selector is in the second position to enable discharge of the firearm in response to movement of the trigger to the forward position after movement to the rearward position and to enable an additional discharge of the firearm upon release of the trigger to the forward position.
Trigger groups for semi-automatic firearms have a hammer, a trigger element, a sear, a selector, and a disconnector assembly, the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a first position to retain the hammer in the cocked position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, and the disconnector assembly operable when the selector is in a second position to release the hammer to the striking position in response to release of the trigger element to the rest position subsequent to discharge of the firearm by pulling the trigger element, such that the firearm discharges once per cycle of the trigger element when the selector is in the first position, and fires once for each forward or rearward motion of the trigger element when the selector is in the second position.
Semi-automatic rimfire rifles have a frame, a bolt operable to reciprocate within the frame, the bolt defining a bolt axis, the bolt defining a firing pin passage, a first firing pin portion received within at least a first portion of the firing pin passage, a second firing pin portion separate from the first firing pin portion received within at least a second portion of the firing pin passage, and the first firing pin portion being operable to contact the second firing pin portion such that the second firing pin portion discharges a cartridge in response to the first firing pin portion being struck by a hammer. The first firing pin portion may define a first firing pin axis aligned with the bolt axis. The second firing pin portion may have a nose portion that is offset from the bolt axis extending away from the first firing pin portion.
F41A 19/27 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins the percussion or firing pin being movable relative to the breech-block
F41A 19/25 - Mechanical firing mechanisms having only slidably-mounted striker elements, i.e. percussion or firing pins
F41A 3/26 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively the locking elements effecting a rotary movement about the barrel axis, e.g. rotating cylinder bolt locks semi-automatically or automatically operated, e.g. having a slidable bolt-carrier and a rotatable bolt
F41A 19/13 - Percussion or firing pins, i.e. fixed or slidably- mounted striker elements; Mountings therefor
F41A 15/14 - Cartridge extractors, i.e. devices for pulling cartridges or cartridge cases at least partially out of the cartridge chamber; Cartridge ejectors, i.e. devices for throwing the extracted cartridges or cartridge cases free of the gun for bolt-action guns the ejector being mounted on, or within, the bolt
Drop-in fixed magazines have a tubular body defining an elongated passage and having a lower end and an upper end, the body having an exterior surface that closely fits the profile of the magazine well, and the body including protrusions of the upper end extending laterally beyond the profile. The protrusions may engage a surface of the rifle to limit downward movement of the body within the magazine well. The rifle may have to be operationally disabled to enable the magazine to be installed into or removed from the magazine well. The rifle may include an upper receiver and a lower receiver, the lower receiver may have a top, and the upper receiver may have to be removed from lower receiver, thereby exposing the top of the lower receiver, in order to enable the magazine to be installed into or removed from the magazine well.
A gas piston retrofit assembly is provided for a firearm having a bolt assembly mounted within a receiver, a barrel extending forward from the receiver, and a front sight block mounted on the barrel. The retrofit assembly includes a gas tube extending into the front sight block fluidly connected with the barrel, a piston cylinder having an arcuate-shaped piston chamber fluidly connected to the gas tube, a piston including an arcuate-shaped piston head extending forward from a piston body and telescopically received in the piston chamber, and including a piston rod extending rearward from the piston body and dimensioned and configured to extend into the receiver for engaging with a bolt assembly within the receiver. Upon firing a round of ammunition, pressurized gas within the barrel enters the piston chamber to move the piston rearward, for cycling the bolt assembly. A method of using the same is also disclosed.
