Abstract

The present invention is revolver louver which redirects the hot propellant gases which leak from the barrel-cylinder gap away from the user. The louver provides at least one directional passages which control the flow of propulsion gases after firing the revolver. Numerous embodiments are disclosed including some having an expansion capability to further block gas passage and one embodiment which is an extension of the revolver frame itself. One embodiment further comprises an expansion groove to further block the passage of propulsion gases. As such, the present invention's general purpose is to provide a new and improved revolver that is more compact and safer for the user than a conventional revolver.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41A 13/06 - Evacuating combustion gas from barrels

Abstract

Extendable tangs are used to increase the surface area of grips so as to better enable users with larger hands to adequately control smaller items. Tangs are stowed within the body of a grip and deployed through one of a number of mechanisms, including spring-loaded and non-spring loaded mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/10 - Stocks or grips for pistols, e.g. revolvers
• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts

Abstract

Extendable tangs are used to increase the surface area of grips so as to better enable users with larger hands to adequately control smaller items. Tangs are stowed within the body of a grip and deployed through one of a number of mechanisms, including spring-loaded and non-spring loaded mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/10 - Stocks or grips for pistols, e.g. revolvers
• F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts
• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41C 33/04 - Special attachments therefor

Abstract

The present invention is revolver louver which redirects the hot propellant gases which leak from the barrel-cylinder gap away from the user. The louver provides at least one directional passages which control the flow of propulsion gases after firing the revolver. Numerous embodiments are disclosed including some having an expansion capability to further block gas passage and one embodiment which is an extension of the revolver frame itself. One embodiment further comprises an expansion groove to further block the passage of propulsion gases. As such, the present invention's general purpose is to provide a new and improved revolver that is more compact and safer for the user than a conventional revolver.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41A 13/06 - Evacuating combustion gas from barrels

Abstract

A firearm utilizing a ratcheting system to rotate a cylinder containing ammunition is disclosed. The ratchet system is designed to accommodate the cylinder being in an initial safe (without a chamber centered over the barrel and hammer) and subsequent active positions. A ratchet arm protrudes through the breach plate and is supported thereon as it pushes ratchet pads on the cylinder from a starting point in either position to the next active position. Numerous designs for the ratchet pads and the ratchet arm are disclosed, as is a stepped drawbar to accommodate the workings of the firearm and a locking bar that interfaces with both the hammer and locking notches in the circumference of the cylinder so as to release and secure the cylinder in appropriate positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/00 - Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties
• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41A 19/52 - Cocking mechanisms for other types of guns, e.g. fixed breech-block types, revolvers
• F41C 33/04 - Special attachments therefor

Abstract

Extendable tangs are used to increase the surface area of grips so as to better enable users with larger hands to adequately control smaller items. Tangs are stowed within the body of a grip and deployed through one of a number of mechanisms, including spring-loaded and non-spring loaded mechanisms.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41C 23/10 - Stocks or grips for pistols, e.g. revolvers
• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41C 23/04 - Folding or telescopic stocks or stock parts
• F41C 33/04 - Special attachments therefor

Abstract

The present invention is a spring-actuated, concealable revolver utilizing a flattened cylinder shape and a unique off-chamber placement of the cylinder when in a stowed safe mode. An extendable grip tag may also be employed to provide a further reduced profile. Various grip styles, unloading mechanisms and advancing actions may be employed with the revolver. Single and double action embodiments are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41A 17/00 - Safety arrangements, e.g. safeties
• F41A 3/14 - Rigid bolt locks, i.e. having locking elements rigidly mounted on the bolt or bolt handle and on the barrel or breech-housing respectively
• F41C 3/14 - Revolvers
• F41C 33/04 - Special attachments therefor