Abstract: An ejector system for the extraction of cartridge casings from a tubular weapon provided with two ejector levers that are pivotal about an axis. Prior art ejector systems of this type have the drawback in that the ejector claws which pull the cartridge casing out of the cartridge chamber after firing are fastened directly to the ejector levers so that, due to the circular arc movement of the ejector claws, the cartridge casings are ejected in an undefined direction of flight from round to round. However, large caliber weapons, particularly those equipped with automatic loading mechanism, require a defined ejection path of the cartridge casings. To avoid the above drawbacks, the disclosed ejector system fastens each ejector claw to an ejector that is linearly displaceable parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel.

Abstract: It is known to arrange a breech mechanism for a gun so as to be displaceable within a parallel guide arranged at a right angle to the bore axis of the gun barrel, and to bring a mushroom shaped head for obturation to the chamber in a partial circular arc. Due to the plurality of drive means for the mushroom head, complicated motion sequences result within the breechblock system which may lead to increased susceptibility to malfunction and do not permit high firing rates. Such a breech mechanism is not suitable or the use of a highly elastic obturator disposed in the gun barrel.

Abstract: A muzzle dampening or brake device adapted to be coaxially mounted on the muzzle end of a gun barrel. The inner diameter of the device corresponds to that of the gun barrel. The device has a pair of diametrically opposite gas exit openings. The device has a plurality of equiangularly spaced bores disposed in parallel uniformly spaced planes which place the interior of the device in communication with the exterior. The bores in each plane are angularly offset with respect to the bores of the next adjoining plane. Annular grooves are disposed on the exterior periphery of the device and are in communication with the bores to thereby permit the exiting of the smoke gases at firing and a better distribution thereof so as to minimize the blocking or lowering of visibility of the personnel servicing the gun.

Abstract: A breech mechanism having a breech block and an obturator for an automatic weapon for firing with a high firing frequency and high gas pressure without inhibiting the safety of the weapon against jamming or misfiring.The obturator is pivotally mounted about a first axis which is normal with respect to the longitudinal axis of the gun barrel to pivot about an axis of 90.degree. from a closed firing position to an open loading position and vice-versa. A pair of control cams are operatively connected via a pair of projecting pins to said obturator in said breech aperture. The breech block has a pair of laterally projecting pins which are adapted to slidingly guide the control cams during their pivotal movement. A pair of biasing members are pivotally connected at one of their ends to opposite walls of the breech aperture and at their other ends to the pair of control cams so as to bias the obturator either into the closed firing position or the open loading position.

Abstract: A pipe-shaped protective cover for a gun barrel mounted over at least a portion of the outer periphery of the gun barrel. The protective cover includes a first-insulating layer joined to the outer surface of the gun barrel; a second heat-conducting layer mounted on said first layer; and at least one additional heat-insulating layer followed by at least one additional heat conducting layer which are mounted in that order on the second aforementioned layer. The invention envisages a firm mounting of the protective cover on the gun barrel without the formation of intermediate air gaps between the cover and the gun barrel.