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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7181881 | Methods and apparatus to lock a dust cover in a firearm housing Methods and apparatus to lock a dust cover in a firearm housing are disclosed. An example firearm disclosed herein comprises a housing constructed substantially from non-magnetic material and defining an opening; a dust cover to cover the opening in the housing, the... | 02/27/2007 |
| 6314777 | Revolver cylinder magnetic gunlock A revolver-lock device including a positive means, for locking of the bullet cylinder, a lock-housing for containing lock mechanism components, an extension rod, an inner permanent magnet, an extension spring, a multiple number of balls or similar members... | 11/13/2001 |
| 5937559 | Auto stand for guns This invention is directed to an auto stand A for supporting a gun G in an unassisted fashion. A magnet 1 located within auto stand A attaches to the lower portion of the handle to provide the needed support.... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5261178 | Magnetic holder for cartridge holding device A substantially cylindrical holding device (22) for loaded half and full moon clips, having a base (10) containing holes (12): which receive cartridges (18) held by half or full moon clips (20): a centrally located substantially cylindrical wheel (16) hav... | 11/16/1993 |
| 4445419 | Ammunition container, especially drum magazine An ammunition container, especially a drum magazine, is subdivided by side walls into a plurality of sector-shaped compartments. Within the ammunition container there is located a cartridge belt, and protruding into each compartment is a loop of such cart... | 05/01/1984 |
| 4154014 | Magnetically actuable safety apparatus for preventing unauthorized actuation of a touch-operable device An apparatus for selectively blocking movement of a part of a device employing said apparatus which is particularly useful in preventing the unauthorized firing of a weapon or removal of screw caps or operation of other touch actuated devices. The apparat... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4135320 | Magnetically actuable safety apparatus An apparatus for selectively blocking movement of a part of a device employing the apparatus which is particularly useful in preventing the unauthorized firing of a weapon or operation of other touch-actuable devices. The apparatus typically comprises a m... | 01/23/1979 |
| 4115943 | Reserve magazine holder A holder for carrying one or more magazines in a convenient position for insertion into a firearm. The holder can be attached to existing firearms, or it can be manufactured as a part of new firearms. It includes quick-release means to permit the user to ... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4110928 | Safety device for preventing unauthorized actuation of a touch-actuated mechanism Trigger or touch-actuated or screw-cap actuated safety device for trigger or touch-actuated or screw-cap actuated mechanisms is provided having a pivotally mounted magnetically responsive bar positioned on the inside of the handle on the rear of the trigg... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4107863 | Magazine engagement means Means for engaging a cartridge magazine with a support in a convenient attitude for ready insertion into a firearm. In order that insertion may be accomplished by moving either the firearm or the magazine, or both, the engagement means is so located relat... | 08/22/1978 |
| 4067132 | Safety device for preventing the unauthorized firing of a weapon Trigger safety device for trigger-actuated devices is provided having a pivotally mounted magnetically responsive bar positioned on the inside of the handle or on the rear of the trigger. When the bar is oriented centrally, sufficient movement of the trig... | 01/10/1978 |
| 4037344 | Magnetic cartridge chambering and bolt holding system In a bolt actuated firearm having a cartridge receiver station communicat linearly with a firing chamber, magnetic means in the receiver station which cooperate with the cartridge magazine or belt to first positively move each cartridge from the magazine... | 07/26/1977 |
| 3999321 | Magazine guide A guide to facilitate quick insertion of a magazine into a firearm which houses the magazine in a handle. The guide can be fabricated separately or it can be incorporated into the grips used on the handle. Luminescent indicators can be provided on the gui... | 12/28/1976 |
| 3978604 | Trigger inhibiting mechanism Trigger safety device for firearms is provided having a pivotally mounted magnetically attractable bar positioned on the inside of the handle adjacent the trigger, with the bar directed toward the trigger or on the rear of the trigger, with the bar direct... | 09/07/1976 |
| 3956843 | Dual range projectile and launching device and disposable launching tube assembly therefor A launching tube accommodating a projectile and a propellant charge containing percussion cap or primer is mounted on a handle; releasably retained in position by magnetic means or a mechanical detent. The handle contains a spring powered firing pin adapt... | 05/18/1976 |
| 3950877 | Ballistic cutting devices Ballistic cutting devices for use in front of the muzzle of a firearm. One type has a hook to engage material to be cut. Another type utilizes two bayonets to windlass the material to be cut. Bipod legs are also disclosed as windlassing elements. Magnetic... | 04/20/1976 |
