Systems and methods for retaining an extractor pin in a bolt carrier group of a firearm
AssigneeDaniel Defense, Inc.
InventorsMarvin C. Daniel, Clinton Wade Lynch
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A bolt carrier group of a firearm is disclosed. The bolt carrier group may include a bolt comprising a passage, an extractor comprising a hole, and an extractor pin comprising an elongated circular body positioned within the passage and the hole to pivotably attach the extractor to the bolt. The extractor pin may include a transverse tab extending from one end of the elongated circular body.
Claims20
A bolt carrier group of a firearm, comprising:
- a bolt carrier;
- a bolt comprising a passage;
- an extractor comprising a hole;
- and
- an extractor pin comprising an elongated circular body positioned within the passage and the hole to pivotably attach the extractor to the bolt, wherein the extractor pin comprises a transverse tab extending from one end of the elongated circular body.
A retention assembly for a bolt carrier group of a firearm, the retention assembly comprising:
- a bolt comprising a passage;
- an extractor comprising a hole;
- and
- an extractor pin comprising an elongated circular body positioned within the passage and the hole to pivotably attach the extractor to the bolt, wherein the extractor pin comprises a transverse tab extending from one end of the elongated circular body.
A method for retaining an extractor pin in place in a bolt carrier group of a firearm, the method comprising:
- providing a bolt carrier;
- providing a bolt comprising a passage, wherein an outer surface of the bolt comprises a slot;
- providing an extractor comprising a hole;
- positioning an extractor pin comprising an elongated circular body within the passage and the hole to pivotably attach the extractor to the bolt, wherein the extractor pin comprises a transverse tab extending from one end of the elongated circular body;
- and
- positioning the tab within the slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.