Abstract: A safety selector comprises a first hub portion, a second hub portion, and a cam portion connecting the first hub portion with the second hub portion. The first hub portion is generally cylindrical in shape, having opposing faces and an longitudinal surface extending therebetween. Further, the first hub portion is segmented in it opposing faces, creating a first plane in the longitudinal surface. The first hub portion further comprises a pair of spaced apart detent sockets in the longitudinal surface face, a connecting groove extending between the detent sockets, and a detent notch in an outer one of the circular faces exposing one of the detent sockets. The cam portion comprises a recessed face and a cam face. The first plane is substantially parallel with the recessed face.

Abstract: A breech block, in particular wedge breech block, having a breech end and a breech wedge. The breech block includes an opener shaft with a rotationally coupled opening lever and an ejector system for pulling out cartridge cases or cartridge bases from the breech block. The ejector system includes at least one ejector and at least one ejector lever. The ejector lever is rotationally movably mounted on the opener shaft and the ejector system has at least one transmission element which transmits a rotational movement of the opening lever to the ejector lever.

Abstract: Firearms with bolt mechanisms, ambidextrous functionality, and/or isolated receivers are disclosed herein. A multi-caliber ambidextrous firearm can have a receiver and a bolt mechanism with a bolt that seats against one or more load bearing surfaces of the receiver. The load bearing surfaces can be configured to maintain proper contact before, during, and/or after a firing event. A bolt head of the bolt mechanism can be replaced to use the bolt mechanism with different cartridges.

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-shot rifle, comprising a receiver (1), a barrel (6) which is attached to the receiver (1), a bolt (8) housing a firing pin (24), located in correspondence with the back end of the barrel (6), wherein the bolt (8) and the back end of the barrel (6) are configured such that the bolt (8) can be coupled to the back end of the barrel (6) by means of a sliding movement in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, such that the bolt (8) can travel between a loading position in which it leaves the back end of the barrel (6) clear such that the user can introduce a bullet in a chamber of the barrel (6) through said back end of the barrel (6), and a firing position in which said chamber is locked by said bolt (8), the barrel (6) and the bolt (8) being attached by means of at least one rib (61) entering at least one channel (81).

Abstract: The invention relates to a single-shot rifle, comprising a receiver (1), a barrel (6) which is attached to the receiver (1), a bolt (8) housing a firing pin (24), located in correspondence with the back end of the barrel (6), wherein the bolt (8) and the back end of the barrel (6) are configured such that the bolt (8) can be coupled to the back end of the barrel (6) by means of a sliding movement in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, such that the bolt (8) can travel between a loading position in which it leaves the back end of the barrel (6) clear such that the user can introduce a bullet in a chamber of the barrel (6) through said back end of the barrel (6), and a firing position in which said chamber is locked by said bolt (8), the barrel (6) and the bolt (8) being attached by means of at least one rib (61) entering at least one channel (81).

Abstract: A muzzle-loading firearm has a barrel, a frame part, a breech plug, and a firing block arranged adjacent to the rear end of the breech plug, the firing block being slidably connected to the frame part so that said firing block can slide rectilinearly, in a direction substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the barrel, between a closed position in which the firing block covers the rear end of the breech plug, and an open position in which the firing block does not cover the rear end of the breech plug.

Abstract: The falling block rifle of the invention has an improved action which is simple in design and economical to manufacture and which exhibits aesthetically pleasing lines while accommodating a variety of different calibers. The rifle includes a barrel having opposing ends with a receiver mounted on one end of the barrel. The receiver has a forward face which joins the barrel and a rearward face. The receiver has a breechblock mortise machined at a slight angle, less than perpendicular, to the bore. A breechblock is raised and lowered in the breechblock mortise by a swinging operating lever. The operating lever is pivotally pinned to the receiver and connected to the breechblock by means of a connecting link. The action is of the concealed hammer type, with no provision for manual cocking or uncocking by means of the thumb. The hammer is pivotally pinned to the breechblock and moves correspondingly upwardly and downwardly with the breechblock.

Abstract: A single shot rifle having a cam operated, falling breechblock firing mechanism. The firing mechanism includes a breechblock vertically movable within a housing member, and a laterally movable hammer operable to strike a cartridge. The firing mechanism further includes a pivotal breechblock link, connected to a manually operable lever, to effect vertical movement of the breechblock. Additionally, the lever is pivotal about a rotary cam member featuring three cam riding surfaces to operate an ejector mechanism for extracting spent casings from a breech, and to allow manual insertion of a fresh cartridge into the breech.

Abstract: A single shot falling breech block rifle action with features to allow takedown and barrel changes to accommodate different rifle caliber and chambers. The action incorporates an automatic safety which blocks the internal striker. The compact design utilizes a small number of individual components. Maximum use is made of parts which may be obtained commercially with high precision at reasonable cost. The trigger mechanism and striker share a common pivot point and reduce the requirements for external adjustments. The extractor is effective with rimmed or rimless belted cases in present use.

Abstract: An improved single-shot rifle is shown having a rifle barrel secured to a receiver and having a lever-activated falling block action. The action includes a hammer and trigger each pivotally connected to the lever. A breechblock is moveable downwardly within a breechblock mortise provided on a rear surface of the receiver from a safety position wherein a firing pin carried thereby is aligned with a recess in the hammer and a firing position in which the firing pin is aligned with a striking surface of the hammer so that pulling the trigger releases the hammer and allows the striking surface thereof to strike the firing pin and fire the rifle.

Abstract: A falling breechblock action for a single shot firearm, which is easy to make, assemble and disassemble, has an internal firing mechanism and a cooperating underlever. The action has a trigger, a hammer, an extractor and an extractor retainer, and avoids indirect linkages and cams and traditional complex safety mechanisms. The action links the underlever directly to the firing mechanism with a shaft. The underlever indirectly moves the breechblock. The initial downward movement of the underlever rotates the hammer rearwards into the cocked position and renders the complete mechanism safe. Further downward movement of the underlever draws down the breechblock. In so doing, the extractor is actuated by the breechblock. Upward movement of the underlever initially raises the breechblock and subsequently compresses a mainspring which is coaxial with the shaft. Only with the underlever fully up is the action capable of discharging a cartridge.

Abstract: A single shot falling breech block action that includes an upper receiver assembly, a lower receiver assembly, breech block assembly, a trigger assembly, a stationary rack, a movable rack, a pinion, an action plate, and pinion rotating apparatus.

Abstract: A single shot, falling block rifle is shown having a one-piece stock. The rifle includes a barrel having opposing ends with a receiver mounted on one end of the barrel. The receiver has a rearward face which includes an arch-shaped opening. A breechblock of lesser width than the receiver slides upwardly and downwardly within the arch-shaped opening allowing the size and weight of the action to be reduced. The action also includes a positive sear lock safety and a spring loaded striker which is manually cocked by means of the cooperative action of an operating lever, connecting link and cocking lever.

Abstract: In an automatic weapon having a wedge-type breech 6, a linearly advancing and retracting feed finger 5 is provided to transport caseless ammunition 4 into the cartridge chamber 10a of the gun barrel 10, with the feed finger pushing against the rear face of the powder body 4a of the cartridged ammunition 4. An ammunition-receiving device is employed to prevent recoil of the ammunition 4 and consequent damage to the powder body 4a. The ammunition-receiving device includes leaf springs 2 which are disposed in the feed opening 3 of the gun housing 1, with the free ends 2a of the leaf springs 2 projecting radially inwardly to thus constrict the inner width of the feed opening 3. The free ends 2a of leaf springs 2 press on the outer surface of powder body 4a of the caseless ammunition and inhibit its forward movement.

Abstract: A hand-held, single-shot grenade launcher including a receiver and attached stocks for both hands, a barrel slidable in the receiver, an assembly of Belleville springs for absorbing recoil and a breech connected to the end of the barrel. A grenade round is manually inserted in a firing chamber defined by the breech and the inner end of the barrel and cammed into firing position by a sliding breech block that carries a pivotal firing lever operated by a striker mounted in the receiver. The striker is biased by a helical striker spring and is cocked by a cocking lever associated with the right hand grip. The weapon is fired by depressing the cocking lever and thus pulling the trigger to cam the striker upward and release it from a sear operated by the cocking lever. Upon release the striker impacts an arm of the firing lever to drive a firing pin carried by the other arm of the firing lever into the primer of the grenade round casing.

Abstract: An arrangement for bridging over the path traversed by cartridge being loaded via a loading tray and loading channel in a breech plate into the loading chamber of the weapon. The arrangement includes a trough-shaped flap which is pivotally mounted on the breech plate in such a way that it provides a guidance for the cartridge so that it cannot be damaged by a difference in height between the lower edge of the loading chamber and the breech block. The flap is pivoted about a horizontal axis when the breech block is in the open position and its free end remains at the level of the lower edge of the loading chamber until the cartridge casing has been securely guided into the loading chamber.

Abstract: A falling block rifle action which is cocked by the downward movement of the breechblock and which includes a safety mechanism for blocking not only a trigger movement but also the movement of the striker and other interconnecting linkages. An adjustable extractor mechanism coupled to the cocking lever in central relation to the chamber accommodates a wide variety of types and sizes of cartridges.

Abstract: An action for a single shot rifle featuring a cylindrical, falling breech block actuated by a pivoting finger lever which also serves as the trigger guard, and an extractor/ejector for the cartridge. The safety mechanism locks the trigger and striker thereby assuring maximum safety in case of failure of the trigger mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improvements in firing and cocking mechanism of a breach loading firearm. This invention utilizes a substantially massive pin block disposed in a horizontal track between two counter biasing springs, the main spring and the counter spring. A firing pin extends from the chamber end of the pin block. When the cocked pin block is released, the main spring drives it toward the chamber and the momentum of the moving pin block carries the extended firing into contact with the primer of the cartridge despite the resistance of the counter spring. Lowering the breechblock allows a spring loaded ejector plate to spring backward and pull the spent cartridge casing from the chamber. In addition the ejector plate strikes a projection of the pin block and drives the pin block back to the cocked position. An extension of a lever which operates the action returns the ejector plate to the chamber so that the breechblock is able to rise unobstructed.

Abstract: An electrically-fired gun, of the type having a breechblock slidable in a transverse passage across its breech, has a retractor mechanism mounted within the breechblock for retracting the firing pin electrode tip behind the face of the breechblock as it opens and closes. A retractor lever connected to the firing pin is controlled by positioning means comprising spring means biasing the lever in one direction, and a plunger cam cooperable with a wall of the transverse passage to displace the lever in an opposite direction. The positioning means serve to retract the firing pin when the breechblock is opened for reloading, and to extend it on reclosing.

Abstract: An industrial gun, of the type having a transverse sliding breechblock, has a firing mechanism which automatically cocks and then releases a hammer as the breechblock closes. A sear is pivoted in the yoke or receiver of the gun in a position to engage and cock a hammer carried by the breechblock as the breechblock is moved from an open to a closed position. A cam surface on the sear bears against a cooperating cam surface on the hammer to release the hammer from the sear as the breechblock reaches the fully-closed position, in which a firing pin carried by the breechblock attains correct alignment with a shell in the gun chamber. A set screw provides an adjustable cam surface on the hammer to allow the correlation of the timing of the hammer release with the breechblock movement to be readjusted precisely as the parts wear with use.

Abstract: A device is disclosed for guiding rifle cartridge cases during the loading and ejecting processes, thereby facilitating the two processes.

Abstract: A single shot rifle comprises the usual elongated barrel of any desired calibre with the shell receiving end screwed into a receiver having spaced sides defining a passage for a cartridge to be inserted and removed therefrom. A falling breechblock is provided with a stock extension for insertion in and permanent mounting on a stock so that the breechblock and stock move together. The trigger mechanism, hammer and extractor mechanisms may be of any suitable and conventional construction including the usual cocking lever which actuates the spring biased hammer that is released by a trigger.

Abstract: A spur-less hammer type breech block action for a breech loading single shot firearm which has a breech block within a vertical mortise in the receiver which is lowered by a finger lever pivoting on a pin.

Abstract: A single-shot rifle having a receiver with a lever-activated falling block action characterized in that the breech-block carries the firing pin, the hammer, the hammer spring retainer, the toggle link which is linked to the lever, and the trigger whereby the entire assembly may be removed from the receiver for cleaning, servicing, or replacement simply by removing the lever-receiver pivot pin. The rifle herein is further characterized in that the receiver has therein an extractor-ejector mechanism which is actuated by the breech-block movements.