Abstract: A hold adjustment device between fore-end iron and action body in a break-open firearm comprising at least one barrel (13) mobile by rotation about a fixed hinging point (15) arranged on an action body (14) between an aligned closed position and a disengaged position rotated open with respect to the action body (14), a tenon (18) fixed at the bottom to the at least one barrel (13) for hooking with a fore-end iron (16), comprising a block (21), or cursor, axially mobile with respect to the fore-end iron (16) and suitable for interfering with the tenon (18), an adjustment pin (26) carrying on its stem-shaped portion (27) a plurality of ring-shaped springs (28), as well as a rear axial binding (30), in which the elastic adjustment device of the fore-end iron-action body hold (20) is suitable for giving a suitable hold and/or the recovery of the loss of hold due to the wear of the fore-end iron-action body coupling.

Abstract: A device that can be used to treat appendage ailments is provided. The device, or appendage sleeve, can be used for wounds, cuts, and blisters, as well as joint related ailments, such as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. In some instances, the appendage sleeve can at least partially made from an elastomeric material, such as an elastomeric nonwoven, so that the sleeve can more aptly fit onto a finger or toe. Furthermore, the sleeve can also possess a barrier that is liquid impermeable, but vapor permeable so that the finger or toe of a user is more comfortable. Various additives can be applied to the sleeve to aid for therapeutic purposes.

Abstract: A cocking trigger mechanism is disclosed. The cocking trigger mechanism includes a hammer element that is moveable between a front position and a rear position, and a drive part that is moveable between an uncocked position and a cocked position. The drive part is arranged to entrain the hammer element during its movement into the uncocked position. A striker spring biases the drive part into the uncocked position. A trigger causes movement of the drive part against the force of the striker spring from the uncocked position to the cocked position and actuates its release. When the drive part is moved independently of the trigger into the cocked position, it is held in this position until subsequent operation of the trigger. The hammer element is connected to a return spring that forces it into a rest position that is situated near its front position as long as the trigger is not operated so that it always assumes a defined position.

Abstract: A lever action firearm having a receiver, a hammer, a lever pivotal about a fixed point, a bolt and a link which link is pivotal on both the bolt and the lever. The pivotal lever includes first surface means to engage second surface means on the hammer to cause the hammer to be cammed back during unloading. The lever, link and bolt are configured such that when they are in the fire position and are subjected to forces of firing they function as a joint lock to prevent unloading of the bolt and lever. Locking surfaces on the receiver and bolt strengthen the joint lock at the moment of firing.

Abstract: A break open firearm having a top lever adjusting system that allows the radial position of the centerline of the top lever to be easily positioned just to the right of the centerline of the frame top tang when the action is closed.

Abstract: A double barrel break-action shotgun includes a breech and a mating breech housing. The breech and breech housing include a bifurcated lug which absorbs recoil forces which would otherwise be imposed on the pivot pin via which the breech is connected to the breech housing. A portion of the lug can be replaced by replacing a shoulder insertable in a socket of a portion of the lug, thus maintaining close tolerances between the breech and breech housing.

Abstract: A break-open firearm having an improved cocking mechanism in which the hammer strut is extended to interact with the cocking rod without an intermediate energy-consuming arrangement.

Abstract: A firing pin exhibiting a notch or annular groove laterally engaged by a stud whereby the axial path of the firing pin is limited, can be simply and quickly disassembled and assembled, if the stud can be removed and inserted without complications. It is furthermore advantageous to omit retractor springs at the firing pins and to effect, instead, the retraction of the firing pins during loading and unloading (breaking open) of the barrel or barrels by means of a retractor plate in conjunction with the breechblock lever.

Abstract: The trap gun stock has a projection which mates snugly with a complementary-shaped depression in the rear end of the receiver and is secured therein by a spring-loaded stock bolt which extends through the stock and screws into a stud on the receiver. A latch on the fore-end iron engages a barrel lug to releasably secure the barrel to the fore-end iron. An adjustment shoe at the edge of a latch-hole in the fore-end iron engages the barrel lug to ensure precise barrel positioning. A plastic, resilient, low-friction, heat-resistant stabilizing insert fixed to the fore-end wood engages the barrel to facilitate fitting the barrel in non-contacting relationship in a groove in the fore-end wood handgrip. An extractor/ejector mechanism on the barrel and on the fore-end iron operates when the gun is opened to partially extend an unfired shell or to fully eject an empty shell casing. The fire control mechanism is cocked by opening the gun after the action has been unlocked.

Abstract: Sliding movement of the trigger guard of the firearm controls desired aspects of the operation of its firing and breech-locking mechanisms. Improvements are provided in a firing mechanism of the type that is maintained in a cocked condition by a toggle linkage; and in the breech-mounting, shell-extracting, cocking and breech-locking mechanisms of a firearm of the side-opening type.

Abstract: A gun comprising a stock having a lock housing and a barrel pivotable relative to the lock housing and having a forked member provided with guide grooves engaged by guide ribs on a locking block so that as the gun is opened the grooves slide up the ribs and the block pivots on the lock housing.