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An Accessory For A Firearm

a technology for accessories and firearms, applied in the field of accessories for firearms, can solve the problems of prior art systems, relatively invasive ways of modifying firearms, and largely limited to semi-automatic military style weapons

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-06-02
HAWKINS ROBERT CRAING
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Benefits of technology

The present invention describes a way to attach things to a firearm's front, like a fore grip. This is done without cutting through the weapon, making it easier for users to modify the weapon to their liking. This also makes it easier for users to hold the weapon.

Problems solved by technology

However, this is largely limited to semi-automatic military style weapons.
Thus, prior art systems such as that described in '174 are relatively invasive ways in which to modify a firearm.
Furthermore, if the position of the fore grip on the stock has to be changed, for example to allow another person to use the firearm, this can be difficult to achieve without tools, particularly when in bush country.

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[0093]One embodiment of the invention (generally indicated by arrow 1) is illustrated in a front view in FIG. 1 and in a side view in FIG. 2.

[0094]The invention (1) includes a fore grip (2) descending from a mounting assembly (3) which includes a base (4). The base has two raised sides (4a and 4b in FIG. 1, only 4b visible in FIG. 2) which, between them, define a cradle (5) for the fore end (6) of a stock of a firearm (7).

[0095]The mounting assembly (4) for the fore grip (2) also includes a bridge (8) formed from stainless steel or the like. The bridge spans the cradle (5), effectively enclosing a portion of it.

[0096]It will be recognised that the bridge (8), when secured with fasteners, such as wing nuts (9) co-operating with threaded shafts (9a) in the sides (4a, 4b) of the base (4), goes over the barrel (10) of the firearm (7) in use, effectively clamping the fore grip (2) in place. It will be seen that the bride is profiled to suit the barrel of the firearm.

[0097]The fore grip (...

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Abstract

The invention relates to an accessory for a firearm, such as a rifle, which has a stock having a fore end. The accessory includes a fore grip and a mounting assembly attached to an end of the fore grip. The mounting assembly includes a base having two protrusions extending outwards from the base to define a cradle there between for the fore end of the stock. The protrusions include apertures complementary to a band of a bridging member. The fore grip make it easier to carry the firearm and may include compartments for storage of accessories such as a bipod and the like.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present invention relates to an accessory for a firearm. The invention has particular application to the attachment of accessories to the fore end of the stock of a firearm such as a rifle.BACKGROUND ART[0002]Shooting and hunting are popular pastimes in many countries including New Zealand, Australia and United States, among others. Consequently, the manufacture and retail of firearms and related accessories is commercially significant.[0003]For broader appeal, it is common to offer users of certain types of firearms, such as rifles, the ability to customise their weapon as much as possible to cater to their particular preferences.[0004]It will be appreciated that most, if not all, rifles have a stock. The stock is the part of the rifle to which the barrel and firing mechanism is attached and which, in use, the user will hold the weapon when firing.[0005]The stock of a firearm will typically have a butt, which is held against the shoulder when firing as well...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F41C23/16F41A23/10
CPCF41A23/10F41C23/16F41C23/12
Inventor HAWKINS
Owner HAWKINS ROBERT CRAING