Preloaded disposable cylinder system for revolver
OwnerLuther E. Browninventor
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Abstract
A preloaded disposable cylinder system for revolvers comprising a disposable cylindrical body, which is preferably 3D printed with chambers preloaded with propellant, primer, and projectile components without cartridge cases. The system includes boss pads and tapered cylinder end guideways for precise alignment, a spring-loaded center pin mechanism for secure retention, and eliminates traditional crane mechanisms and extractors. The design provides faster reload times than conventional revolvers, stronger dual-end cylinder lock-up, enhanced accuracy through improved alignment, and reduced manufacturing complexity. Compatible with existing revolver designs through minor frame modifications.
Claims18
A disposable cylinder for use in a revolver, comprising:
- a cylindrical body configured for single-use operation and having a muzzle end and an opposing butt end;
- a muzzle end boss pad located at the muzzle end and a butt end boss pad located at the butt end of said cylinder, wherein the butt end boss pad has a first diameter and the muzzle end boss pad has a second diameter, the first diameter being different than the second diameter to prevent backward installation of the cylinder;
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- a plurality of chambers formed radially around a central axis and extending from an opening at the muzzle end to a substantially closed butt end, each chamber preloaded with propellant, primer, and projectile components but entirely without separate cartridge cases, each of the plurality of chambers configured to fire only once.
A method of reloading a revolver comprising:
- (a) providing said revolver, the revolver having a frame with a frame window, lacking a crane mechanism, and provided with a first disposable cylinder comprising:
- a cylindrical body configured for single-use operation and having a muzzle end and an opposing butt end;
- a muzzle end boss pad located at the muzzle end and a butt end boss pad located at the butt end of said cylinder, wherein the butt end boss pad has a first diameter and the muzzle end boss pad has a second diameter, the first diameter being different than the second diameter to prevent backward installation of the cylinder;
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- a plurality of chambers formed radially around a central axis and extending from an opening at the muzzle end to a substantially closed butt end, each chamber preloaded with propellant, primer, and projectile components but entirely without separate cartridge cases, each of the plurality of chambers configured to fire only once;
- (b) ejecting the first disposable cylinder from the frame window;
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- (c) inserting a second disposable cylinder directly into the frame window, wherein the second disposable cylinder is locked into the frame at a muzzle end and a butt end without manipulation of a crane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.