Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a breech system comprising, first, a breech lock with a pivotable cam end plate for accessing a firearm breech and, second, a camming cartridge extractor with a pivotable lever for extracting a fired cartridge. The pivotable cam end plate may be connected to an independently pivotable arm that is operable as a lever for moving the cam end plate into an open position to allow breech access. The pivotable cam end plate and pivotable arm may be capable of a plurality of movements within the same plane in order to optimize leverage and cam action for opening the breech lock.

Abstract: A muzzle-loading firearm has a barrel, a frame part, a breech plug, and a firing pin housing arranged adjacent to the rear end of the breech plug. The firing pin housing is pivotally connected to the frame part such as to be pivotable in a plane perpendicular to the barrel, between a closed position in which the firing pin housing covers the rear end of the breech plug, and an open position in which the firing pin housing does not cover the rear end of the breech plug.

Abstract: A breech plug support mechanism for a launcher barrel having a removable ech plug comprising a handle connected to the plug by at least one leg means, the handle having a pivot arm connected thereto, the pivot arm including a traverse rod and arranged parallel to the barrel, at least one bracket connected to the barrel and having a rotator connected to the bracket, and wherein the traverse rod rotatably engages the rotator for rotating the plug adjacent the barrel during loading of the launcher. The traverse rod includes a stop key member for engaging a slot within the rotator to control the rotational movement of the traverse rod. Additionally, the pivot arm at the end nearest the plug includes a sleeve having a key slot which engages a key on the handle leg to maintain alignment of the plug with the locking ring therefor.

Abstract: A Quick Muzzle Loading Rifle is provided that consists of a barrel extension that is threaded into a frame and a short barrel that is pivotally attached to the frame and can pivot between a position in-line with the barrel extension and a position to the side of the frame. When pivoted to the side of the frame, the short barrel is loaded. Once loaded, the short barrel is placed in-line with and forced toward the barrel extension which causes the short barrel to contact a gas seal that ensures leak-tight communication between the short barrel and the barrel extension. While in this configuration, the Quick Muzzle Loading Rifle is capable of being fired. A Quick Loader functions to load the Quick Muzzle Loading Rifle and consists of a main cylinder, a cylinder top, and a cylinder base. The main cylinder bounds, in its interior, a plurality of cylindrical storage cavities.

Abstract: A support member for a plant container for supporting decorative dressings placed within the plant container around a planting contained therein and pertains, has a collar for placement around a plant. The collar includes extensions and projections that support conventional decorative finishes used with the associated plant container or containers, for example, mulch, bark, moss, or similar materials.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a firearm which includes a casing defining a recess with the latter being in part defined by a pair of upper spaced bridge members, a lateral opening between the bridge members opening into the recess, a breech block, means mounting the breech block in the recess for pivotal movement toward and away from the lateral opening, means for firing a cartridge located in a cartridge chamber opening in a direction toward the recess, a trigger mechanism for operating the firing means, an ejector mechanism for ejecting spent cartridges from the cartridge chamber, and the trigger and ejector mechanisms being substantially entirely located beneath the cartridge chamber.