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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7207130 | Over-and-under shotgun apparatus and method An over-and-under shotgun apparatus includes a radius track which serves as a hinge for articulating the barrel portion of the shotgun apparatus relative to the receiver/stock portion of the shotgun apparatus. The radius track is defined by a female or concave porti... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7165350 | Gunlock system for a multiple-barrel firearm The invention pertains to a gunlock system for a multiple-barrel gun, with at least two hammers that are arranged in displaceable fashion on a basquill lock part, one respective hammer holder assigned to each hammer, and a trigger device that comprises sears assigne... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7162824 | Modular trigger group for firearms and trigger group installation method A module housing is adapted to be inserted into an operating position in the trigger group receiving area of a firearm. The module housing includes at least one pin receiver defined by two openings formed in the module housing, one on each lateral side of the housin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159353 | Shotgun firearm A shotgun has two or more firing chambers, each chamber having an exit opening, and a single barrel. A transition connects the exit openings of the firing chambers to the barrel. A movable cover is positioned over or adjacent to the exit opening of at least one of t... | 01/09/2007 |
| 6951071 | Electronic rifle trigger mechanism The present invention is directed to a trigger mechanism of an electronic weapon. The trigger mechanism eliminates the need of a shooter having to master the pulling of the trigger of a rifle with the tip of his index finger and also minimizes the importance of prop... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6922932 | Action release for a muzzleloader A firearm having an improved action for a muzzleloading firearm which allows the toolless field removal of the firing system for inspection, cleaning and repair. The system provides for quick release, removal and reinsertion of the firing system while maintaining sa... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907687 | Over-and-under shotgun apparatus and method An over-and-under shotgun apparatus includes a radius track which serves as a hinge for articulating the barrel portion of the shotgun apparatus relative to the receiver/stock portion of the shotgun apparatus. The radius track is defined by a female or concave porti... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6796067 | Lock system for multibarrel guns A lock system for a multi-barrel gun with at least two movably arranged firing pin pieces and a trigger device that has sears associated with the firing pin pieces, at least one trigger, and a switching mechanism for automatically connecting the trigger to the sear ... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6615527 | Trigger mechanism In a firearm having a trigger assembly with a trigger nose, a hammer with a sear hook and a trigger notch, a disconnector and an automatic sear, an improvement including a notched bifurcating the sear hook of the hammer for receiving the disconnector in a... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6460281 | Single trigger sequential firing mechanism for a double barrel firearm A single trigger sequential firing mechanism for a double barrel firearm fires the two barrels or chambers successively upon successive trigger actuation, without need for a separate selector switch. The firing pins are driven by linear motion of correspo... | 10/08/2002 |
| 5924231 | Two stage match trigger assembly A two stage match trigger in which rearward movement of the trigger causes rearward movement of the sear in order to release the hammer. Rearward movement of the sear is resisted by a first stage spring plunger and by a second stage spring plunger. During... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5913303 | Trigger mechanism for compressed gas powered weapons or the like A compressed gas powered gun includes a firing system capable of achieving increased firing rates. The firing system includes a regulating system by which an air or firing chamber can be charged with compressed gas from a compressed gas source to a predet... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5809682 | Large calibre firearm The invention is related to a firearm having a plurality of barrels with a hinged breech block and handle with the handle acting as a grip. The handle is arranged so that it is aligned with the barrel when the breech block is in a closed position.... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5709046 | Single trigger dual firing mechanism A single trigger dual firing mechanism having dual sears and dual hammers provided. A pivoting connector link is mounted on a trigger with a horizontal pin. A selector bar causes the connector link to rotate to either engage the primary or secondary sear... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5463829 | Method of removing a hammer from a shotgun Removal of a hammer from a trigger housing of a shotgun and subsequent replacement of the same or another hammer is facilitated by designing the firing mechanism such that, when the hammer is in its released position, neither the hammer nor the pivot pin ... | 11/07/1995 |
| 5446986 | Removable firearm lock In a multiple-barrel firearm with removable lock housing, the two axially moveable strikers are arranged in superposed relationship, preferably being angular and provided with grooves or edges; this arrangement permits, even in case of only one solid side... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5311692 | Removable firearm lock In a multiple-barrel firearm with removable lock housing, the two axially moveable strikers are arranged in superposed relationship, preferably being angular and provided with grooves or edges; this arrangement permits, even in case of only one solid side... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5074068 | Arrangement for selectively disengaging the hammers in tripping mechanisms of double barrel shotguns An arrangement is described for the selective disengagement of the hammers in tripping mechanisms of shotguns with two barrels coupled side by side or superimposed. The arrangement comprises a connector mounted on the trigger and capable of pivoting lengt... | 12/24/1991 |
| 4930239 | Dual action (function) integral target rifle A dual function semi automatic single shot rifle of simple, economical and durable construction is disclosed. A one piece receiver hollowed out for strength and weight reduction also acting as the rear stock houses a simple internal working mechanism, a s... | 06/05/1990 |
| 4866869 | Sear for trigger mechanism Firing mechanism for a firearm which prevents discharge after jarring.... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4811511 | Device for rapidly engaging and disengaging the trigger mechanism in the breech of a gun Disclosed is a device for the rapid engagement and disengagement of the monotrigger mechanism in the breech of a double-barrelled gun. A hook is integrally provided in the underguard that carries the monotrigger mechanism. An oscillating lever, pivoting i... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4811509 | Monotrigger mechanism for trapshooting guns A monotrigger mechanism is disclosed for double-barrelled guns, such as trapshooting guns, in which guns the hammers, their respective springs, levers, trigger and pendular mass are all premounted on an underguard. The trigger is longitudinally positionab... | 03/14/1989 |
| 4805332 | Snap mechanism for double-barrelled shot-guns with arrangement for selective release of the hammers A snap mechanism is disclosed for use in double-barrelled shot-guns having two hammers and a single trigger. The mechanism utilizes a sled-like selector means mounted on and displaceable transversely on an oscillating connector that connects the trigger w... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4712323 | Multiple barrel rifle and trigger mechanism The rifle presents the smooth-bore barrels, and the enbloc having the maximum calibre and the same calibre constituting a set of three barrels, arranged, in section, in the form of an equilateral triangle, with lower vertex. The firing device, correspondi... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4646457 | Barrel and interchangeable trigger plate locking device for shot guns An interchangeable trigger device comprising a standard trigger plate, allowing indifferently the mounting of a single selective trigger or of separate triggers. The plate comprises a flat base which can be fitted by pivoting into the opening of the recei... | 03/03/1987 |
| 4642927 | Selector device for firearms An improved selector device is provided for controlling the locking and striker mechanisms of a firearm. This device includes a movable button selector and a shaft rotatably mounted in said firearm in sliding engagement with the button selector. The shaft... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4551936 | Improved trigger mechanism for shotguns having superposed barrels A trigger mechanism for a shotgun with superposed barrels provides certainty in the firing of the second shot from the upper barrel after firing of the first shot from the lower barrel. The trigger mechanism includes a cam engaging the sear for the upper ... | 11/12/1985 |
| 4545143 | Trigger mechanism for double barrel shotgun A multiple barrel firearm having "over-and-under" barrels or "side-by-side" barrels is adapted to have individual ones of the barrels fired by successive pulls of a single trigger. Upon discharge of one of the barrels a recoil and counter-recoil responsiv... | 10/08/1985 |
| 4472899 | Fire arm mechanism for a multi-barrel weapon with barrel selector A fire arm mechanism for a multi-barrel weapon has a barrel selector for selecting the firing sequence of the barrels on successive pulls of a trigger (34) common to the barrels. The firing movement (arrow 49) of the trigger is transmitted to the release ... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4403436 | Trigger mechanism for multiple barrel firearm providing barrel selection A double barrel firearm provides a selector mechanism so that either barrel can be selected to be fired first. A pair of sears is provided cooperating with hammers. The trigger can actuate either sear that has been selected by the selector mechanism for f... | 09/13/1983 |
| 4399628 | Firing mechanism for firearms A double barrel shotgun having a pair of hammers is provided with a tripping rod and a safety lever that respectively engage an arming tooth and a safety tooth formed on each hammer. The tripping rod and safety lever are in two different planes so as to b... | 08/23/1983 |
| 4380881 | High speed firing mechanism for single-trigger double-barreled firearm A firearm having over and under double barrels in a side break arrangement which could be utilized for shotgun, rifle or handgun. A hinge arrangement for the double barrels comprises a cylindrical portion of the hinge on a main frame which detachably moun... | 04/26/1983 |
| 4328635 | Firearm having multiple barrels movable together to one side A firearm having over and under double barrels in a side break arrangement which could be utilized for shotgun, rifle or handgun. A hinge arrangement for the double barrels comprises a cylindrical portion of the hinge on a main frame which detachably moun... | 05/11/1982 |
| 4315377 | Single trigger firing of double barrel side-by-side or over-under firearms A single trigger firing mechanism insertable as an integral unit into operative association with a double barrel side-by-side or over-under firearm is provided, as well as the method of inserting the unit into place. The single trigger of the unit is pivo... | 02/16/1982 |
| 4310981 | Selective trigger unit for multiple barrel firearms A double barreled firearm which may be of the over and under configuration. A removable trigger group or unit is releasably secured to the bottom of the receiver. A selector switch or lever is provided forward of the trigger which cooperates with the trig... | 01/19/1982 |
| 4265044 | Double-barrel shotgun The pivotally mounted hammers of a double-barrel shotgun are each provided with a pair of trip teeth that are engaged alternately by a forwardly directed projection on each of a pair of pivotally mounted trip levers for arming and releasing the hammers. A... | 05/05/1981 |
| 4091556 | Trigger sequencer for twin barrel guns A selector for reversibly sequencing the firing order of double barrel guns by means of a shiftable trigger linkage stepped with respect to the separate sears of the two gun barrels to be sequentially fired and with means accessible both internally and/or... | 05/30/1978 |
| 4026056 | Trigger release mechanism A trigger release mechanism is disclosed which changes the action of the factory trigger mechanism by moving the pivot point of the trigger forward through the use of an extension fork extending forwardly of the factory trigger base. In normal movement, w... | 05/31/1977 |
| 3950875 | Trigger for selectively discharging simultaneously any number of barrels on a multiple-barrelled firearm A firing mechanism for a firearm with a barrel assembly having a plurality of substantially parallel barrels. The mechanism comprises a like plurality of firing assemblies, each assembly being associated with one barrel. The firing assembly is arranged to... | 04/20/1976 |