Lever action rifle

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Description

FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of the lever action rifle of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is the plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is the right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is the bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is the left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is the front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is the rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is the right side perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the rifle of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is the plan view of such alternative embodiment;

FIG. 10 is the right side elevational view of such alternative embodiment;

FIG. 11 is the bottom view of such alternative embodiment;

FIG. 12 is the left side elevational view of such alternative embodiment;

FIG. 13 is the front elevational view of such alternative embodiment; and,

FIG. 14 is the rear elevational view of such alternative embodiment.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D44034 May 1913 Searle
1118274 November 1914 Fabian
1380150 May 1921 Keeran
2112268 March 1938 Burton
4006531 February 8, 1977 Kwako
5027541 July 2, 1991 Veleis
Other references
  • K-Mart Ad, Pull-Out Washington Post, Aug. 18, 1991, p. 19, Ruger .22-caliber Long Rifle, top of ad. Ruger catalogue "Fine Firearms 1996", cover and p. 12 showing 10/22 carbines. Gun Digest 47th Annual Edition, 1963, Edited by John T. Amber, cover showing Sako lever action rifle; page showing Sako rifle with heading "Comprehensive Technical Articles by the World's Foremost Experts"; p. 33 showing Sako rifles, p. 213 showing Savage and Winchester rifles; and p. 220 showing the Marlin 57 lever action repeater.
Patent History
Patent number: D416305
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 13, 1995
Date of Patent: Nov 9, 1999
Assignee: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (Southport, CT)
Inventors: William B. Ruger (Croydon, NH), James McGarry (Prescott, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Monica A. Weingart
Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 0/47,869
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Rifle Or Shotgun (D22/103); Projectile Launching Weapon (D22/100)
International Classification: 2201;