Modular compact firearm system
OwnerHenry Hanson Mumfordinventor
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Abstract
An assembly for a modular, compact firearm includes a universal action and an interchangeable, non-reciprocating barrel. The barrel may directly mount various optical sighting systems and provide integral muzzle compensation and sound suppression capabilities. The firearm utilizes a universal action comprised of a slide assembly, breechblock assembly, recoil assembly, and receiver which mounts a variety of barrel assemblies and assembles into a variety of different grip frames. The action of the firearm utilizes a partially-locked breechblock which amplifies the inertia of a slide.
Claims20
A modular firearm system for a pistol cartridge comprising:
- a unitary receiver housing a trigger, fire control components, and having locking surfaces;
- a barrel assembly removably secured to the receiver and is stationary relative to the receiver during firearm operation;
- a slide assembly that traverses guide rails of the receiver or barrel assembly, having a breechblock assembly disposed therein and configured to amplify the inertia of the slide when subject to firing loads, said locking surfaces of the receiver acting as a fulcrum with which a lever may amplify acceleration of the breechblock into the slide;
- a grip frame assembly that removably houses the receiver.
A modular firearm system for a pistol cartridge comprising:
- a unitary receiver housing a trigger and fire control components;
- a barrel assembly removably secured to the receiver, is stationary relative to the receiver during firearm operation, and having locking surfaces;
- a slide assembly that traverses guide rails of the receiver or barrel assembly, having a breechblock assembly disposed therein and configured to amplify the inertia of the slide when subject to firing loads, said locking surfaces of the barrel extension acting as a fulcrum with which a lever may amplify acceleration of the breechblock into the slide;
- a grip frame assembly that removably houses the receiver.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.