Abstract: A muzzle-loading or breech-loading rifle which comprises a bolt (27), which is mounted, rotating, on the rear of the receiver casing of the barrel and rotates between a position of opening and one of closing. In the bolt is mounted a percussion means (30), which is arranged in line with the barrel when the bolt is in the position of closing. A cocking mechanism (25) is mounted in the receiver casing (21') in parallel with the said barrel and turned towards the percussion means (30) when this is in line with the barrel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 3, 1997
Date of Patent:
August 24, 1999
Assignee:
Pedersoli Davide & C. di Pedersoli S.N.C. Pierangelo E Silvana