Modular firearm stock system

a firearm and stock system technology, applied in the field of modular firearms, can solve the problems of impracticality of carrying multiple different firearms, adding undue weight and bulk to soldiers' packs and gear, etc., and achieve the effect of ease of actuation or engagemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-12-09
RA BRANDS
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[0009]According to yet another embodiment, the modular firearm further may include an actuator for a bolt stop/guide mechanism. The actua...

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Typically, most conventional firearms have been adapted for specific tasks and generally are limited to use with specific calibers and/or...

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[0025]FIGS. 1-16 show various features and components of a modular firearm F according to at least one example embodiment of the invention. In particular, the modular firearm F is shown as a bolt-action rifle, and more specifically, a bolt-action sniper rifle. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the various aspects of the invention as described herein are suitable for other types of firearms, including various types of semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms such as handguns, rifles, shotguns, and other long-barreled firearms.

[0026]As shown in FIG. 1, the modular firearm F generally includes a frame or chassis 10 including a receiver 20, an interchangeable barrel assembly 100 mounted to the receiver 20 at a front end 12 of the chassis 10 and defining a chamber 30 at a position where the barrel assembly 100 connects to the receiver 20, a magazine well 40 defined in the chassis 10 and in communication with the chamber 30, and a foldable butt stock assem...

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A modular firearm is disclosed. The firearm that can be configured to operate using ammunition of different calibers via interchangeability of only a few parts. The firearm includes a foldable butt stock assembly for quickly and easily converting the firearm from an extended operating configuration to a compact transport configuration, and vice-versa. Additionally, the firearm includes a modular hand guard assembly having multiple mounting platforms for accommodating a variety of different accessories.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present Patent Application is a formalization of previously filed, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 184,630, filed Jun. 5, 2009 by the inventors named in the present Application. This Patent Application claims the benefit of the filing date of this cited Provisional Patent Application according to the statutes and rules governing provisional patent applications, particularly 35 U.S.C. §119(a)(i) and 37 C.F.R. §1.78(a)(4) and (a)(5). The specification and drawings of the Provisional Patent Application referenced above are specifically incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present disclosure relates to a modular firearm.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Typically, most conventional firearms have been adapted for specific tasks and generally are limited to use with specific calibers and / or types of ammunition. However, demand is increasing for firearms that can be...

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IPC IPC(8): F41A11/02F41C23/04F41C23/14F41A3/12F41A21/00F41A9/61F41A35/00F41C23/16F41A15/00F41A19/00F41A21/12
CPCF41A3/18F41A9/71F41A11/02F41C23/04F41C23/16F41A21/48
Inventor JARBOE, MICHAEL BRENTBARADAT, GREGORY PHILLIPDENNISON, GREGORY A.
Owner RA BRANDS
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