Patent References 1039774 2306140 2983224 2996992 3311061 3356029 3398682 3427648 InventorApplicationNo. 05/928512 filed on 07/27/1978US Classes:102/522, Base enclosed102/511LubricatingExaminersPrimary: Tudor, Harold J.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesF42B 14/04 (20060101)F42B 14/06 (20060101) F42B 14/00 (20060101) AbstractSabots for modern firearms, including both rifles and pistols, which have reduced friction thus imparting greater sub-caliber projectile velocity are made from a thermoplastic resin containing finely divided solid lubricant fillers. Preferably the forward end of the sabot is tapered to further reduce friction and improve cartridge feeding in automatic firearms. | |