MODULAR RIFLE STOCK AND MANUFACTURE

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a method for producing a modular rifle stock and a modular rifle stock for accommodating further firearm components to form a firearm or a rifle.

[0002] As is well known, the primary function of a rifle or long gun stock is to connect the other main components of the weapon system, as well as to provide a handle or grip and support. Depending on the weapon system or type, rifle stocks are usually either made as a single piece, as in a repeating rifle, or the long gun has a fore-end and a structurally separate buttstock, as in a break-action weapon. For different weapon types or different weapon systems, such as a repeating rifle, break-action rifle, shotgun, etc., but also to accommodate individual requirements, a stock or fore-end and buttstock must be adapted to the remaining components of a particular weapon system.

[0003] A disadvantage in this context is the poor production efficiency caused by the necessary adaptation of a stock or stock parts to a weapon system, which leads in particular to high manufacturing costs.

[0004] DE 10 2015 106 291 A1 discloses a firearm comprising a multi-part stock system, in particular a fore-end, a mid-stock, and a buttstock. The three-part stock design allows for interchange between different receivers, particularly receiver sizes and calibers, while reusing the fore-end and buttstock, with only the mid-section needing to be adapted to different receivers. The three stock sections of DE 10 2015 106 291 A1 are each connected to one another via plug-in screw connections, so that to change the receiver, their connection can be released and a different mid-stock can be connected to the buttstock and fore-end. However, this type of rifle stock design has proven disadvantageous with regard to long-term stability and resistance to deformation, in particular warping and damage.This is particularly true when a rifle is used heavily, including such a stock system with detachable plug-in screw connections, also due to the high mechanical stress when firing the rifle.

[0005] US 2017 / 241738 A1 discloses a method for producing lattice-shaped structural elements and their joining, wherein joined structural elements form a lattice-shaped, rigid support frame in the shape of a rifle stock. The structural elements can be joined together, among other things, by co-curing or using adhesives. The individual structural elements can be made of wood, plastic, metal, ceramic, or composite material. US 2017 / 241738 A1 further discloses a sleeve that encases the lattice-shaped support frame made of joined structural elements.

[0006] The object of the present invention was to overcome the remaining disadvantages of the prior art and to provide a method by which a rifle stock, particularly one with a low weight, can be produced in a process- and cost-efficient manner, while still maintaining high long-term (dimensional) stability and resistance to deformation and damage. Furthermore, the object of the invention was to provide a rifle stock, particularly one with a low weight, which can be produced in a process- and cost-efficient manner, yet still exhibits high long-term stability and resistance to deformation and damage.

[0007] This object is achieved, on the one hand, by a method according to the independent claim. Dependent claims 2-8 further define preferred embodiments of the method according to the invention.

[0008] The method for producing a modularly constructed or assembled rifle stock comprises: producing a plurality of stock parts comprising a buttstock, a forestock and at least one midstock adapter, positioning the stock parts relative to one another in a joining position or connection position, and connecting the stock parts in the joining position.

[0009] In this process, all shaft components are manufactured from a single plastic material. One or more mid-shaft adapters can be produced. At least some of the shaft components to be connected are joined together in a material-locking or cohesive manner and are non-removable or non-destructively removable.

[0010] In particular, all shaft parts that are to be rigidly connected to one another can be connected to one another in a materially bonded and non-detachable manner.

[0011] It may be provided that only one mid-stock adapter is produced and connected to both the buttstock and the fore-end. However, depending on the type of weapon, it may also be provided that several mid-stock adapters are produced. If, for example, two mid-stock adapters are produced, one mid-stock adapter can be connected to the buttstock and the second mid-stock adapter, and the second mid-stock adapter can also be connected to the fore-end. In principle, with two mid-stock adapters, it is also possible for one of the two mid-stock adapters to be connected to the buttstock, the fore-end, and the second mid-stock adapter. Of course, more than two mid-stock adapters can also be produced and connected to one another, or at least one of the mid-stock adapters can be connected to the buttstock and another of the mid-stock adapters can be connected to at least the fore-end.Depending on the type of weapon system, for example a repeating rifle, break-action rifle, shotgun, etc., the specialist in the field can produce a suitable number of mid-stock adapters in a suitable design and connect them to each other and to the other stock parts.

[0012] Joining, in particular, the material bonding of the individual shaft parts can generally be performed simultaneously or sequentially. It can therefore be provided that all shaft parts are brought into the joining position and joined simultaneously, or that individual shaft parts are first joined together in a joining position and such a shaft part assembly is then joined to one or more additional shaft parts.

[0013] The measures described allow a modular rifle stock to be manufactured in a process-efficient and cost-effective manner. In particular, the buttstock and fore-end can be manufactured cost-effectively in large quantities, and adaptation to a specific (desired) weapon system can be achieved simply by individually manufacturing the mid-stock adapter(s). As is known per se, different bedding surfaces and, if necessary, pockets for bedding or connecting the respective weapon system can be designed on the mid-stock adapter(s), depending on the weapon system for which a particular rifle stock is intended. The mid-stock adapter(s) can each be designed to connect the universal stock parts, which can therefore be manufactured identically for different weapon systems, namely the buttstock and fore-end.The buttstock and fore-end can be manufactured by injection molding, for example.

[0014] Nevertheless, the rifle stock or a long gun equipped with such a rifle stock can be given improved long-term stability or long-term dimensional stability and high resistance to deformation, warping, and damage. In particular, the composite rifle stock can be given high shock resistance due to the integral, permanent connection of the stock components, which is particularly beneficial for frequent firing, i.e., frequent use of the long gun equipped with the rifle stock, and thus ensures high reliability over a long period of time. The specified measures also make it possible to provide a rifle stock with a relatively low weight.

[0015] With regard to the connection of the shaft parts, the method provides that at the end regions of two shaft parts to be joined by a material bond, complementary connecting segments are formed, via which complementary connecting segments the respective shaft parts are glued to one another.

[0016] One of the connecting segments, each complementary in shape, can be configured on one of the shaft parts, and the other connecting segment, complementary in shape, can be configured on another shaft part to be connected to this shaft part.

[0017] Joining the shaft parts by bonding appropriately shaped, complementary connecting segments represents a process- and cost-efficient joining method, which nevertheless provides a (dimensionally) stable and reliably durable connection of the shaft parts.

[0018] In this context, it is provided that corresponding joining surfaces are formed on the respective complementary connecting segments of two shaft parts to be joined by a material fit, which joining surfaces are arranged facing each other in the joining position in such a way that a receiving space is formed between the joining surfaces, which receiving space is filled with a curable adhesive during the joining process and the adhesive is cured.

[0019] By specifically shaping the receiving space in the joining position, a sufficient amount of adhesive can be used to securely join shaft parts to shaft parts.

[0020] In this case, it can also preferably be provided that connecting segments of complementary shape of two shaft parts to be joined by a material fit are formed in such a way that a first connecting segment has a section or portion which is tapered compared to the immediately adjacent shaft section of the corresponding shaft part.Area with an outwardly facing joining surface, and the second connecting segment, which is complementary in shape, has an inwardly facing joining surface, wherein in the joining position the tapered section of the first connecting segment projects into the second connecting segment and the second connecting segment encloses the tapered section of the first connecting segment, wherein the receiving space is formed between the outwardly facing joining surface of the first connecting segment and the inwardly facing joining surface of the second connecting segment, which receiving space is filled with the curable adhesive during the connection and the adhesive is cured.

[0021] This design of complementary connecting segments allows for a particularly durable, dimensionally stable, and deformation-resistant connection of shaft parts. The receiving space for the adhesive can also be referred to as a hollow, intermediate, or joining space. In principle, any adhesive suitable for joining the shaft part materials can be used as the adhesive. A two-component adhesive comprising a crosslinkable or curable, functionalized resin and a hardener for the resin is preferably used as the adhesive. In particular, a resin functionalized with epoxy groups can be used as the curable resin.

[0022] The precise geometric design of two complementary connecting segments or their joining surfaces can, in principle, be realized in a variety of ways, whereby a basic geometric shape or cross-sectional shape of complementary connecting segments can, of course, essentially be predetermined by the basic shape of the relevant stock parts in the area of ​​or adjacent to a connecting segment. For example, the fore-end and a mid-end adapter to be connected to it can be designed in the area of ​​the connecting segments to embed or support a rifle barrel and to enable a shooter to grip or hold the rifle, and the respective complementary connecting segments can, at least to a large extent, have a corresponding cross-sectional or basic shape. The connecting segments themselves can, for example, be designed in the manner of simple longitudinal connections with opposing and spaced-apart joining surfaces.In principle, however, other or additional geometric connection designs are also conceivable for two complementary connecting segments, for example, in the form of a so-called butt joint. In addition, elements of two complementary connecting segments can also be designed to form a positive interlocking engagement, such as in the form of a dovetail joint.

[0023] Joining two complementary connecting segments can be achieved, for example, by applying a curable adhesive to a joining surface of a connecting segment, moving it into the joining position, and joining it to the respective complementary connecting segment. Of course, the curable adhesive can also be applied to both joining surfaces of two complementary connecting segments, and then the corresponding shaft parts can be joined in the joining position while the adhesive hardens.

[0024] In the method for bonding the shaft parts, one or more bonding channels are formed in at least one of two connecting segments of complementary shape during the production of the shaft parts, such that the bonding channel or the bonding channels open or open into the receiving space in the joining position, wherein in the joining position the adhesive is filled into the receiving space via the bonding channel or via the bonding channels.

[0025] This process represents a particularly reliable embodiment of the method, as the adhesive can be filled into the receiving space via the adhesive channel(s) for pre-positioned stock parts. This allows for the receiving space and the adhesive channel(s) to be filled as completely as possible, so that no defects remain in the connected stock parts of the fully assembled rifle stock, and thus no weak points remain in the area of ​​the connecting segments. Furthermore, this embodiment represents a process-efficient variant, as the adhesive can be injected into the adhesive channel(s) from the outside, which is simple and as error-free as possible.

[0026] In this context, it may also be provided that reinforcing rods are inserted into the adhesive channels after filling with the adhesive and before the adhesive has hardened.

[0027] Such reinforcing rods, after the adhesive has cured, can particularly achieve improved dimensional stability and (permanent) load-bearing capacity in the area of ​​the adhesive joints or in the area of ​​the connected connecting segments. The reinforcing rods can essentially be made from the same material or plastic as the shaft parts. The reinforcing rods can be essentially cylindrical, although different cross-sectional shapes are fundamentally possible, for example, oval or circular, cuboid, square, or triangular cross-sectional shapes. The longitudinal extent of a reinforcing rod can at least essentially correspond to the longitudinal extent of the corresponding adhesive channel into which the respective reinforcing rod is inserted.

[0028] In principle, it may be sufficient to form a connecting segment on each shaft part for connection to another connecting segment of complementary shape, so that a connection is created between the individual shaft parts.

[0029] In some cases or with certain weapon systems, however, it may also be appropriate to form two or more connecting segments on the buttstock for connection to one or more other stock parts.

[0030] Such a variant can be particularly advantageous for certain stock geometries, such as the design of the buttstock as a so-called thumbhole stock. Furthermore, the subsequent connection to one or more stock parts via two or more connecting segments can contribute to increased dimensional stability.

[0031] As already mentioned, depending on the type of weapon, it may be sufficient to make a mid-stock adapter and connect it to the buttstock and the fore-stock.

[0032] Depending on the type of weapon or the shape of the buttstock and / or fore-end, it may also be useful to produce two or more mid-stock adapters, with one mid-stock adapter being connected to the buttstock, another mid-stock adapter being connected to the fore-end, and the mid-stock adapters each being connected to another mid-stock adapter.

[0033] This process essentially enables the process to be used to manufacture rifle stocks for all common weapon systems.

[0034] Furthermore, the method can produce the mid-shaft adapter(s) using an additive manufacturing process, in particular using 3D printing.

[0035] The mid-shaft adapter(s) can also be manufactured using resin injection molding.

[0036] The specified manufacturing methods enable a particularly efficient individual production of mid-stock adapters, and thus an easily adaptable production of rifle stocks for a wide variety of weapon types.

[0037] Finally, in a further development of the method, it can be provided that the shaft parts are formed predominantly by fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber weight fraction of 20 wt.% to 80 wt.%.

[0038] This measure allows for lightweight yet hard and robust stock parts to be provided for the production of the rifle stock. In principle, all common natural or synthetic reinforcing fibers can be used, such as polyester fibers, polyamide fibers, glass fibers, and even hemp fibers, for example. Carbon fibers can preferably be used to produce the stock parts and, if necessary, also the reinforcement rods. Furthermore, the stock parts can preferably be made of fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber content of 40% to 70% by weight.

[0039] The object of the invention is also achieved by a modularly constructed or assembled rifle stock according to independent claim 9; further preferred embodiments of the rifle stock according to the invention are defined in dependent claims 10 to 14. Said rifle stock is intended for the connection of further firearm components to form a firearm, long weapon, or rifle.

[0040] The rifle stock can be manufactured in particular by means of the above-mentioned process, exclusively or including the process variants mentioned.

[0041] The rifle stock comprises several structurally separately manufactured and subsequently connected stock parts including a buttstock, a fore-end and at least one mid-stock adapter.

[0042] All parts of the rifle stock are made of a plastic material and at least some of the parts to be connected are connected to each other in a material-to-material manner and cannot be removed or removed without causing damage.

[0043] In particular, all shaft parts that are to be rigidly connected to one another can be connected to one another in a materially bonded and non-detachable manner.

[0044] The advantage of this modular design is the easy adaptation and use of the rifle stock for different weapon types or systems, for example, different rifle versions such as repeating rifles, break-action rifles, shotguns, etc. This is because only the mid-stock adapter(s) need to be modified to adapt to a specific weapon system. This also enables process- and cost-efficient production of the rifle stock.

[0045] At the same time, the rifle stock designed in this way exhibits good long-term stability and long-term dimensional stability, as well as high resistance to deformation, warping, and damage. In particular, the modularly constructed or assembled rifle stock is characterized by high shock resistance due to the integral, permanent connection of the stock components. This is particularly beneficial during frequent firing, i.e., frequent use of the long weapon equipped with the rifle stock, thus ensuring high reliability over a long period of time. Furthermore, the rifle stock is relatively lightweight.

[0046] The rifle stock can comprise only one structurally separately manufactured mid-stock adapter, which is connected to both the buttstock and the fore-end. However, a rifle stock can also have, for example, two mid-stock adapters, whereby one mid-stock adapter can be connected to the buttstock and the second mid-stock adapter, and the second mid-stock adapter can also be connected to the fore-end. In the case of two mid-stock adapters, however, depending on the geometric design, it can also be expedient for one of the two mid-stock adapters to be connected to both the buttstock and the fore-end and the second mid-stock adapter. Of course, more than two mid-stock adapters can also be manufactured and connected to one another, or at least one of the mid-stock adapters can be connected to the buttstock and another of the mid-stock adapters can be connected to at least the fore-end.In principle, the rifle stock can also have more than two mid-stock adapters, each of which can be connected to other stock components in a variety of ways. The number of mid-stock adapters and their connection to each other and to the other stock components can be determined primarily based on the requirements of the firearm or rifle to be equipped with the rifle stock, as well as the corresponding physical design of the stock components.

[0047] Shaft parts that are connected by a material bond are glued together via connecting segments formed at the end regions of the shaft parts, whereby the connecting segments of two shaft parts that are connected to each other are each formed in a complementary shape.

[0048] One of the connecting segments, each of which has a complementary shape, can be configured on one of the shaft parts, and the other connecting segment, which has a complementary shape, can be configured on another shaft part to be connected to this shaft part.

[0049] This design allows for a rifle stock with a (dimensionally) stable and reliably durable connection of the individual stock parts.

[0050] In the rifle stock, corresponding joining surfaces are formed on the respective complementary connecting segments of two materially joined stock parts, between which joining surfaces a receiving space is formed, which receiving space is filled with a cured adhesive.

[0051] These features enable a permanent, dimensionally stable connection of the sheep parts to be achieved.

[0052] Furthermore, in this context, it can be provided in the rifle stock that respective connecting segments of complementary shape of two materially connected stock parts are designed in such a way that a first connecting segment has a section or region tapered relative to the immediately adjacent stock section of the corresponding stock part with an outwardly facing joining surface, and the second connecting segment of complementary shape has an inwardly facing joining surface, wherein the receiving space is formed between these two joining surfaces, which receiving space is filled with the cured adhesive.

[0053] This design further improves the rifle stock's long-term dimensional stability and deformation resistance. The receiving space filled with the adhesive can also be referred to as a hollow or joining space. The adhesive can, in principle, be formed by any adhesive suitable for joining the stock component materials. The adhesive can preferably be formed by a two-component adhesive. Specifically, the adhesive can be formed by a functionalized resin cured using a hardener or crosslinker, preferably an epoxy thermoset.

[0054] The connecting segments can, for example, be designed as simple longitudinal connections with opposing and spaced-apart joining surfaces. However, other or additional geometric connection designs are also possible with two complementary connecting segments, for example, in the form of a so-called butt joint. In addition, elements of two complementary connecting segments can also be designed for positively engaging one another, such as in the form of a dovetail joint.

[0055] In the rifle stock, it is provided that in at least one of two connecting segments of complementary shape, one or more adhesive channels is or are formed, which adhesive channel or channels open or open into the receiving space, and which adhesive channel or channels is or are at least partially filled with cured adhesive.

[0056] Subsequently, a reinforcement rod can be arranged in each of these adhesive channels.

[0057] These features can provide improved dimensional stability and (permanent) load-bearing capacity in the area of ​​the adhesive joints or in the area of ​​the connected connecting segments. The reinforcing rods can be made essentially from the same material or plastic as the shaft parts. The reinforcing rods can be essentially cylindrical, although different cross-sectional shapes are generally possible, for example, oval or circular, cuboid, square, or triangular cross-sectional shapes. The longitudinal extent of a reinforcing rod can at least essentially correspond to the longitudinal extent of the corresponding adhesive channel into which the respective reinforcing rod is inserted.

[0058] In principle, the shaft parts can each be connected via only one connection or bond formed by two connecting segments of complementary shape.

[0059] However, it can also be advantageous if two or more connecting segments are formed on the buttstock, via which connecting segments the buttstock is connected to one or more other stock parts.

[0060] Such a rifle stock design variant can be particularly advantageous for certain stock geometries, such as the buttstock being designed as a so-called thumbhole stock. Furthermore, the subsequent connection to one or more stock sections via two or more connecting segments can contribute to increased dimensional stability.

[0061] Furthermore, the rifle stock may be provided with two or more mid-stock adapters, wherein one mid-stock adapter is connected to the buttstock, another mid-stock adapter is connected to the fore-stock, and the mid-stock adapters are each connected to another mid-stock adapter.

[0062] These features essentially allow the modular rifle stock to be used for all common weapon systems.

[0063] Finally, the stock parts of the rifle stock can consist predominantly of fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber content of 20 wt.% to 80 wt.%.

[0064] This allows for a lightweight, yet tough and robust rifle stock. The reinforcing fibers can be formed from any common natural or synthetic reinforcing fiber, such as polyester or polyamide fibers, glass fibers, or even hemp fibers, for example. Preferably, the fiber reinforcement is formed from carbon fibers. Furthermore, the stock parts can preferably be formed from fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber content of 40% to 70% by weight.

[0065] For a better understanding of the invention, it is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures.

[0066] They show in a highly simplified, schematic representation: Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a modular rifle stock in perspective view; Fig. 2 shows the embodiment of the rifle stock from Fig. 1 with structurally separated shaft parts before joining, in perspective exploded view; Fig. 3 shows a detail of an embodiment of a mid-shaft adapter and a fore-end according to Fig. 1 and 2 in joining position with positioning and holding device; Fig. 4 shows a detail of an embodiment of a mid-stock adapter and fore-stock according to Fig. 1 and 2 in an enlarged, perspective exploded view; Fig. 5 a perspective sectional view in the area of ​​complementary connecting segments in the joining position according to Fig. 4 ; before connecting the shaft parts; Fig. 6 a perspective sectional view in the area of ​​the complementary connecting segments according to Fig. 5 after connection; Fig. 7 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a modular rifle stock, in a perspective exploded view; Fig. 8 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a modular rifle stock in a perspective view.

[0067] By way of introduction, it should be noted that in the variously described embodiments, identical parts are provided with identical reference symbols or component designations, whereby the disclosures contained in the entire description can be applied mutatis mutandis to identical parts with identical reference symbols or component designations. Furthermore, the positional information chosen in the description, such as top, bottom, side, etc., refers to the directly described and illustrated figure, and in the event of a change in position, these positional information must be applied mutatis mutandis to the new position.

[0068] In the Fig. 1 An embodiment of a rifle stock 1 is shown that is modular in design or composed of several interconnected stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5. The rifle stock 1 is, as is known per se, intended for the connection or embedding of further firearm components, such as the housing, rifle barrel, and other, possibly optional, components of a long weapon. For reasons of clarity, such further firearm components are shown apart from the rifle stock 1 or the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 in Fig. 1 and the other following figures, especially since such firearm components are well known to the average person skilled in the technical field of firearms.

[0069] The Fig. 1 The rifle stock 1 shown as an example comprises a fore-end 2, at least one center-stock adapter 3, 4 and a buttstock 5, wherein in the illustrated embodiment a first center-stock adapter 3 and a second center-stock adapter 4 are included. Depending on the type and design of the weapon system intended for the rifle stock 1, for example depending on the design as a repeating rifle, shotgun, break-action rifle, etc., or depending on the further weapon components to be attached to or accommodated on the rifle stock 1, a rifle stock 1 according to the invention can also comprise only one center-stock adapter 3. Depending on the weapon type, a rifle stock 1 can comprise two or more center-stock adapters 3, 4.

[0070] All shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 consist of a material comprising plastic or are accordingly manufactured from a material comprising plastic.

[0071] At least some of the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 of the rifle stock 1 to be connected according to Fig. 1 are each integrally and irreversibly connected to each other. In particular, rigidly connected shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can be integrally connected to each other. Fig. 1 In the embodiment shown, two center shaft adapters 3, 4 are connected to the buttstock 5, the center shaft adapter 3 is connected to the fore-end 2 and the center shaft adapters 3, 4 are each connected to one another by a material fit.

[0072] In the method for producing a modular rifle stock, one or more central stock adapters 3, 4 can be produced accordingly, wherein at least some stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 to be connected are each connected to one another in a materially bonded and non-detachable manner. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 In the embodiment shown, the center shaft adapters 3, 4 can be connected to the buttstock 5, a center shaft adapter 3 can be connected to the fore-end 2 and the center shaft adapters 3, 4 can each be connected to each other 3, 4 in a materially bonded manner.

[0073] Preferably, the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can be formed predominantly from fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber weight fraction of 20 wt.% to 80 wt.%, so that the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 of the rifle stock 1 consist predominantly of fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber weight fraction of 20 wt.% to 80 wt.%. This makes it possible to produce hard, rigid, and robust stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 with low weight. In principle, all common natural or synthetic reinforcing fibers can be used as fibers, such as polyester fibers, polyamide fibers, glass fibers, and also hemp fibers, for example. Carbon fibers can preferably be used to manufacture the stock parts and, if necessary, also reinforcing rods. The shaft parts can preferably be formed by fiber-reinforced plastic material with a fiber weight fraction of 40 wt.% to 70 wt.%.

[0074] The center stock adapter(s) 3, 4 can be adapted to a particular weapon system or to customer requirements, while the buttstock 5 and the fore-end 2 can always be manufactured in the same way in large quantities as universally usable stock parts 2, 5, for example by injection molding.

[0075] In particular, the midstock adapter(s) 3, 4 can be configured with bedding surfaces and, if appropriate, also with bedding pockets for bedding a receiver or any other weapon components. However, viewed conversely, the midstock adapter(s) 3, 4 can also be considered as a means for connecting the fore-end 2 and the buttstock 5, i.e., the universal stock parts 2, 5, to a respective weapon system, in particular to its receiver.

[0076] Preferably, the center shaft adapter(s) 3, 4 can be manufactured by means of an additive manufacturing process, in particular by means of 3D printing.

[0077] Alternatively, the center shaft adapter(s) 3, 4 can also be manufactured using a resin injection process.

[0078] In the Fig. 1 In the exemplary embodiment shown, the fore-end 2 is connected to the first mid-stock adapter 3, this first mid-stock adapter 3 is connected to both the second mid-stock adapter 4 and the buttstock 5, and the second mid-stock adapter 4 is also connected to the buttstock 5. Of course, in addition to varying the number of mid-stock adapters 3, 4 depending on the embodiment of the weapon system provided for the rifle stock 1, it is also fundamentally possible to vary the design of the mid-stock adapter(s) 3, 4, as well as to vary the number and arrangement or placement of the connections between individual stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5. A corresponding design of the individual stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can be carried out by a specialist primarily based on the shape and dimensions of the weapon components to be connected, and also based on specified customer requirements.The number and placement of connections can essentially be determined based on the geometric shape of the individual shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5.

[0079] For example, a fore-end 2 can be designed in a trough-like manner or can be designed in the process. The buttstock 5 can preferably be designed or can be designed as a hollow body. As already mentioned, the design of the mid-stock adapter(s) 3, 4 can be primarily dependent on the weapon system to be equipped with it or can be adapted to a particular weapon system. All stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can, for example, have an average wall thickness of approximately 1 mm to 3 mm, such as approximately 1.5 mm.

[0080] How best to combine Fig. 1 and the Fig.2 As can be seen from the exploded view shown, the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5, i.e. buttstock 5, forestock 2 and at least one middle stock adapter 3, 4 are or will be manufactured separately and then connected to each other. Fig. 1 In the illustrated embodiment of a rifle stock 1, all stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 consist of a plastic material and the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 are each connected to one another in a material-locking and non-detachable manner.

[0081] The method for producing the rifle stock 1 accordingly comprises the production of several stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5, at least one buttstock 5, one fore-end 2 and at least one middle stock adapter 3, 4. In the Fig. 2 or also in Fig.1 In the illustrated embodiment, two center-shaft adapters 3, 4 are manufactured. The shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 are then positioned relative to each other in a joining position and connected in the respective joining position. A joining position can also be referred to as a connecting or bonding position.

[0082] In the Fig. 2 and Fig. 1 In the illustrated embodiment, all stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can be joined together in a material-to-material manner. Depending on the weapon type, however, only some stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 of a rifle stock 1 can be joined together in a material-to-material manner, as will be described below using a further embodiment. In particular, all stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 that are to be rigidly joined together can be joined together in a material-to-material manner.

[0083] A corresponding joining position for connecting a fore-end 2 with a middle-end adapter 3 according to the embodiment of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 is in the Fig. 3 As shown in the Fig. 3 As illustrated by way of example with the fore-end 2 and the mid-end adapter 3, a positioning device 6 or holding device 6 can be used to position and hold the respective shaft parts 2, 3 to be connected relative to one another. In principle, positioning can be carried out at least partially or fully automatically, but of course also manually. Positioning and holding in the joining position as shown in the Fig. 3 The illustrated embodiment for connecting the fore-end 2 and mid-end adapter 3 can also be used in a similar or analogous manner for connecting the other shaft parts 4, 5 or for connecting the other shaft parts 4, 5 to one another. In particular, a correspondingly shaped positioning device or holding device can also be used here.

[0084] The individual shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can generally be connected simultaneously or sequentially. It can therefore be provided that all shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 are brought into the joining position and connected simultaneously, or that individual shaft parts 2, 3 are first connected to one another and such a shaft part assembly is then connected to one or more additional shaft parts 4, 5.

[0085] For the material-to-material connection of shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5, connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 of complementary shape can preferably be formed at end regions of two shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 intended to be connected to one another, via which connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 of complementary shape the respective shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5 can be glued to one another.

[0086] As best seen in the exploded view in Fig. 2 As can be seen, corresponding connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 can be formed or become formed on the end regions of stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 of the rifle stock 1, which are to be joined by a material fit, wherein the connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 of two stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 to be joined by a material fit can each be formed or become complementary in shape. Accordingly, in the Fig 2 In the exemplary embodiment shown, for example, a connecting segment 7 of the fore-end 2 and a connecting segment 8 of the mid-end adapter 3 that is complementary in shape can be provided for connection. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the connecting segments 9 and 10, the connecting segments 11 and 12, as well as the connecting segments 13 and 14 can each be designed with a complementary shape and provided for connection, as can be clearly seen from the Fig. 2 is evident.

[0087] As also best seen from the Fig. 2 As can be seen, it can also be provided that two or more connecting segments 9, 11 are formed on the buttstock 5. This can be particularly useful for the buttstock 5 designed as a hole stock due to its shape. As can be seen from Fig.1 As can be seen, the buttstock 5 can then be connected via these connecting segments 9, 11 to one or more other stock parts 3, 4, in the exemplary embodiment to the center stock adapter 3 and the further center stock adapter 4. Accordingly, the method can provide for two or more connecting segments 9, 11 to be formed on the buttstock 5 during the manufacture of the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5 for connecting to one or more other stock parts 3, 4.

[0088] In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting segment 9 can be designed to be complementary in shape to the connecting segment 10 of the mid-shaft adapter 3, and the connecting segment 11 can be designed to be complementary in shape to the connecting segment 12 of the mid-shaft adapter 4. A further connecting segment 13 of the mid-shaft adapter 4 can be provided for connection to the mid-shaft adapter 3, wherein the mid-shaft adapter 3 can accordingly have a connecting segment 14 that is complementary in shape to this connecting segment 13. The mid-shaft adapter 4 can in principle also be regarded as a connecting web or connecting piece between the buttstock 5 and the mid-shaft adapter 3, and can be Fig. 2 best seen, consist at least essentially or entirely of connecting segments 12, 13. Such a center shaft adapter 4 designed as a connecting piece can be useful, for example, as an assembly aid.

[0089] Further preferred embodiments of material-to-material connections between shaft parts, in particular preferred embodiments of connecting segments with complementary shapes, will now be explained in more detail with reference to the connection of the fore-end 2 and the mid-end adapter 3 or the connecting segments 7 and 8 with complementary shapes provided for connecting these shaft parts 2, 3. At this point, it should be noted that other connecting segments with complementary shapes, i.e. in the exemplary embodiment the connecting segments 9 and 10, 11 and 12, as well as 13 and 14, can also be designed analogously or at least similarly, or can have analogous features, as will be explained below with reference to the connecting segments 7 and 8 with complementary shapes and the illustrations in the Figuren 4 bis 6 A basic geometric shape or cross-sectional shape of the respective connecting segments 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 can of course correspond at least substantially to the basic geometric design or cross-sectional shape in this end region of the corresponding shaft part 2, 3, 4, 5, as can be seen above all from Fig. 2 is clearly visible.

[0090] In the Fig. 4 The fore-end 2 and the mid-end adapter 3 are made of Fig. 2 and Fig. 1 in the area of ​​the connecting segments, shown in detail and enlarged in an exploded view, i.e. in the unconnected state.

[0091] As from Fig.4 As can be seen, during the manufacture of the stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5, corresponding joining surfaces 15, 16 can be formed on the respective complementary connecting segments 7, 8 of two stock parts to be joined by a material fit, here the fore-end 2 and the rear end 3, which are intended for bonding together. These joining surfaces 15, 16 can be arranged facing each other in the joining position in such a way that a receiving space 17 is formed between the joining surfaces 15, 16. A corresponding receiving space 17 formed between the joining surfaces 15 and 16 in the joining position is particularly evident from the perspective sectional view in Fig. 5 This can be achieved by designing the joining surfaces 15, 16 such that the joining surfaces 15, 16 are at least slightly spaced apart from one another in the joining position. A receiving space 17 formed between the joining surfaces 15, 16 in the joining position can also be referred to as a joining space or intermediate space or cavity.

[0092] The section view in Fig. 5 and also Fig.6 The underlying interface is defined by the Fig. 1 shown section plane 18. In Fig. 5 the shaft parts 2, 3 are shown in the joining position before joining, whereas in Fig. 6 a perspective sectional view of the fore-end 2 and mid-end adapter 3 already connected to each other is shown.

[0093] In the process, during the connection of the shaft parts, as shown in the Fig. 4 bis Fig.6 illustrated connecting of fore-end 2 and mid-end adapter 3, the receiving space 17 is filled with a curable adhesive 19 and the adhesive 19 is cured.

[0094] As in the Fig. 6 As shown, a rifle stock 1 can thus have corresponding joining surfaces 15, 16 on the respective form-complementary connecting segments 7, 8 of two stock parts connected to one another by a material fit, in this case fore-end 2 and middle stock adapter 3, between which joining surfaces 15, 16 a receiving space 17 is formed, which receiving space 17 is filled with a cured adhesive 19.

[0095] Essentially, any adhesive suitable for joining the shaft part materials can be used as the adhesive. The adhesive can preferably be a two-component adhesive. Specifically, the adhesive can be a functionalized resin that can be cured using a hardener or crosslinker. In particular, a resin functionalized with epoxy groups can be used, so that the cured adhesive can be an epoxy thermoset.

[0096] How best to use the Fig. 4 As can be seen, in particular, form-complementary connecting segments 7, 8 of two shaft parts 2, 3 to be joined by a material fit, here fore-end 2 and middle-end adapter 3, can be designed in such a way that a first connecting segment 8 has a section 20 tapered relative to the immediately adjacent shaft section of the corresponding shaft part 3, with an outwardly facing joining surface 16, and the second connecting segment 7, which is form-complementary to this, has an inwardly facing joining surface 15. In the joining position as in the Fig. 3 shown, in the method here, the tapered section 20 of the first connecting segment 8 can protrude into the second connecting segment 7 and the second connecting segment 7 can enclose the tapered section 20 of the first connecting segment 8, as can also be seen from the Fig. 5 This allows, as can be seen Fig. 5 As can be seen, the receiving space 17 can be formed between the outwardly facing joining surface 16 of the first connecting segment 8 and the inwardly facing joining surface 15 of the second connecting segment 7, which receiving space 17 can be filled with the curable adhesive 19 during the connection and the adhesive 19 can be cured.

[0097] As in the Fig. 6 and is best understood by looking at Fig. 4 and Fig.6 As can be seen, the rifle stock 1 with assembled stock parts 2, 3 can each have form-complementary connecting segments 7, 8 of two stock parts 2, 3 connected to one another by a material fit, here again fore-end 2 and mid-stock adapter 3, which connecting segments 7, 8 are designed such that a first connecting segment 8 has a section 20 tapered relative to the immediately adjacent stock section of the corresponding stock part 3 with an outwardly facing joining surface 16, and the second connecting segment 7, which is form-complementary thereto, has an inwardly facing joining surface 15. As in Fig. 6 As shown, the receiving space 17 can be formed between these two joining surfaces 15, 16 and filled with the cured adhesive.

[0098] As already mentioned, other connecting segments of complementary shape, such as connecting segments 9 and 10, 11 and 12, and 13 and 14 in the described embodiment, can also be designed similarly or analogously for the material-locking connection, as can be seen for the connecting segments of complementary shape 9 and 10 by looking at the combination of Fig. 2 and Fig.1 is easily recognizable. In particular, Fig. 2 Again, a tapered section 21 of the connecting segment 9 of the buttstock 5 with an outward-facing joining surface 22 is visible. In the joining position, this joining surface 22 can then be surrounded by an inward-facing joining surface of the connecting segment 10 of the centerstock adapter 3. The cross-sectional shape of the complementary connecting segments 9, 10 can, of course, differ from the cross-sectional shape of the connecting segments 7, 8.

[0099] In principle, two connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 with complementary shapes can form very different types of connections or connecting elements. For example, connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 with complementary shapes can be designed as simple longitudinal connections with opposing and spaced-apart joining surfaces. In principle, however, other or additional designs of geometric connections are also conceivable for two connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 with complementary shapes, for example in the form of a so-called butt joint. In addition, elements of two connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 can also be designed for form-locking engagement, such as in the manner of a dovetail joint.

[0100] A materially bonded connection of two complementary connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14 can be achieved, for example, by applying a curable adhesive 19 to a joining surface 16, 22 of a connecting segment 8, 9 and moving it into the joining position and joining it with the respective complementary connecting segment 7, 10. Of course, the curable adhesive can also be applied to both joining surfaces of two complementary connecting segments and then joining the corresponding shaft parts in the joining position while the adhesive hardens.

[0101] However, in the embodiment of the method according to the invention, one or more adhesive channels 23 are formed in at least one of two form-complementary connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14. Corresponding adhesive channels 23 are shown, for example, in the Fig. 1 , 2 , 4 and 5 As best seen in the Fig.5 As illustrated, an adhesive channel 23 or the adhesive channels 23 open into the receiving space 17 in the joining position, so that the adhesive 19 can be filled into the receiving space 17 via the adhesive channel 23 or via the adhesive channels 23 in the joining position. In the method, the adhesive 19 can be introduced or injected into the adhesive channels from the outside, for example by means of feeds equipped with injection nozzles, such as hoses or pipes.

[0102] Furthermore, in the process, reinforcing rods 24 can be inserted into the adhesive channels 23 after filling with the adhesive 19 and before the adhesive 19 has hardened. As best seen from the Fig. 6 As can be seen, in the assembled rifle stock 1 with connected stock parts 2, 3, 4, 5, an adhesive channel 23 or several adhesive channels 23 can be formed in at least one of two form-complementary connecting segments 7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14, which adhesive channel 23 or which adhesive channels 23 open or open into the receiving space 17. In the Fig. 6 In the embodiment shown, in this sectional view, two adhesive channels 23 opening into the receiving space 17 or joining space 17 can be seen, for example in Fig. 4 further such adhesive channels 23 can be seen. In the embodiment shown in the figures, all adhesive channels 23 can be configured in the center shaft adapter 3.

[0103] As in the Fig. 6 As shown, the adhesive channels 23 can be at least partially, preferably completely filled with cured adhesive 19.

[0104] As further from the Fig. 6 As can be seen, a reinforcing rod 24 can be arranged in each of the adhesive channels 23.

[0105] As already described above, such reinforcing rods 24 can be inserted into the adhesive channels 23 after filling the adhesive channels 23 or receiving spaces 17 with the adhesive 19 and before the adhesive 19 has hardened, whereby a portion of the adhesive 19 can be displaced from the adhesive channels and / or the receiving space 17. However, the insertion of reinforcing rods 24 into the adhesive channels 23 can also serve to support the filling or topping up of the receiving spaces 17 with the adhesive 19.

[0106] The reinforcing rods 24 can be made essentially of the same material or plastic as the shaft parts 2, 3, 4, 5. The reinforcing rods 24 can be essentially cylindrical, whereby basically different cross-sectional shapes are possible, for example oval or circular, cuboid, square or triangular cross-sectional shapes, as is also the case in the Fig. 6 A longitudinal extension of a reinforcing bar 24 can, as also shown in Fig.6 illustrates at least substantially a longitudinal extension of the corresponding adhesive channel 23 into which the respective reinforcing rod 24 is inserted.

[0107] As already mentioned above, alternatively to the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrated embodiment, a rifle stock 1 of similar or identical shape may comprise only three stock parts 2, 3, 5, namely a fore-end 2, a middle stock adapter 3 and a buttstock 5. A corresponding embodiment comprising three stock parts 2, 3, 5 is shown for comparison in the Fig. 7 The design or production and connection of the Fig. 7 The shaft parts 2, 3, 5 shown can be at least essentially analogous to the one described above with reference to the Fig. 1 bis Fig. 6 explained design example for a four-part rifle stock 1.

[0108] Finally, in the Fig. 8 a further embodiment of a modularly assembled or constructed rifle stock 1 is shown. This embodiment is, as can be seen, a version of the rifle stock 1 for a single-shot rifle. This embodiment of a rifle stock 1 again consists of several stock parts 2, 5, 25, 26, whereby in the version for a single-shot rifle, as can be seen from the Fig. 8 At least two center shaft adapters 25, 26 are provided. Fig. 8 In the illustrated embodiment of a rifle stock 1 for a single-shot rifle, the stock parts 2, 5, 25, 26 can again be analogous to the above-mentioned embodiment Fig. 1 bis 6 described rifle stock 1 and connected to each other.

[0109] How best to compare Fig. 1 and Fig. 8 can be seen, in the Fig. 8 illustrated embodiment of a rifle stock 1 for a single-shot rifle, the fore-end 2 and the buttstock 5 are the same as in the embodiment according to Fig. 1 or Fig. 7 . On the other hand, the center stock adapters 25, 26 can be adapted to the weapon type of a single-shot rifle and accordingly have a different design than the center stock adapters 3, 4 from the Fig. 1 In particular, in a rifle stock 1 for a single-shot rifle according to Fig. 8 the center shaft adapters 25, 26 are connected via a tilting joint 27.

[0110] The embodiments show possible embodiments, whereby it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments thereof, but rather various combinations of the individual embodiments with one another are also possible and this possibility of variation lies within the skill of the person skilled in the art in this technical field due to the teaching of technical action by means of the objective invention.

[0111] The scope of protection is determined by the claims. However, the description and drawings are to be used to interpret the claims.

[0112] All information on value ranges in this description is to be understood as including any and all sub-ranges thereof, e.g. the information 1 to 10 is to be understood as including all sub-ranges starting from the lower limit of 1 and the upper limit of 10, ie all sub-ranges begin with a lower limit of 1 or greater and end with an upper limit of 10 or less, e.g. 1 to 1.7, or 3.2 to 8.1, or 5.5 to 10.

[0113] For the sake of clarity, it should finally be pointed out that, in order to better understand the structure, some elements have been shown out of scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced in size. Bezugszeichenaufstellung

[0114] 1 Rifle stock 2 Fore-end 3 Mid-stock adapter 4 Mid-stock adapter 5 Buttstock 6 Positioning device 7 Connecting segment 8 Connecting segment 9 Connecting segment 10 Connecting segment 11 Connecting segment 12 Connecting segment 13 Connecting segment 14 Connecting segment 15 Joining surface 16 Joining surface 17 Receiving space 18 Cutting plane 19 Adhesive 20 Section 21 Section 22 Joining surface 23 Adhesive channel 24 Reinforcing bar 25 Mid-stock adapter 26 Mid-stock adapter 27 Tilting joint

Claims

1. A method of manufacturing a modular rifle stock (1) comprising - manufacturing a plurality of stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) comprising a buttstock (5), a forestock (2) and at least one center stock adapter (3, 4), - positioning the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) relative to each other in a joining position, - connecting the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) in the joining position, wherein all stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) are manufactured from a material comprising plastic, wherein one or more center stock adapters (3, 4) are manufactured, and wherein at least some of the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) to be joined are each joined to one another in a materially bonded and non-detachable manner, wherein form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14) are formed at end regions of two stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) to be joined in a materially bonded manner, via which form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14) the relevant stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) are bonded to one another, and wherein corresponding joining surfaces (15, 16) are formed on the respective form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8) of two stock parts (2, 3) to be joined in a materially bonded manner, which joining surfaces (15, 16) are arranged facing one another in the joining position in such a way that a receiving space (17) is formed between the joining surfaces (15, 16), which receiving space (17) is filled with a curable adhesive (19) in the course of joining and the adhesive (19) is cured, characterized in that in at least one of two form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14), an adhesive channel (23) or a plurality of adhesive channels (23) is or are formed in such a way that the adhesive channel (23) or the adhesive channels (23) opens or open into the receiving space (17) in the joining position, and that the adhesive (19) is filled into the receiving space (17) in the joining position via the adhesive channel (23) or via the adhesive channels (23).

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8) of stock parts (2, 3) to be joined in a materially bonded manner are each formed in such a way that a first connecting segment (8) has a portion (20) which is tapered with respect to the immediately adjacent stock portion of the corresponding stock part (3) and has an outward-facing joining surface (16), and the second connecting segment (7), which is form-complementary thereto, has an inward-facing joining surface (15), wherein, in the joining position, the tapered portion (20) of the first connecting segment (8) projects into the second connecting segment (7) and the second connecting segment (7) encases the tapered portion (20) of the first connecting segment (8), wherein the receiving space (17) is formed between the outward-facing joining surface (16) of the first connecting segment (8) and the inward-facing joining surface (15) of the second connecting segment (7), which receiving space (17) is filled with the curable adhesive (19) in the course of joining and the adhesive (19) is cured.

3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that reinforcing rods (24) are inserted into the adhesive channels (23) after filling with the adhesive (19) and before curing of the adhesive (19).

4. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two or more connecting segments (9, 11) for connecting to one or more other stock parts (3, 4) are formed on the buttstock (5).

5. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two or more center stock adapters (3, 4) are produced, wherein one center stock adapter (3, 4) is connected to the buttstock (5), another center stock adapter (3) is connected to the forestock (2) and the center stock adapters (3, 4) each are connected to another center stock adapter (3, 4).

6. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the center stock adapter(s) (3, 4) is or are manufactured by means of an additive manufacturing process.

7. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the center stock adapter(s) (3, 4) is or are manufactured by means of a resin injection process.

8. The method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) are formed predominantly by fiber-reinforced plastic material with a weight proportion of fibers of 20 wt.% to 80 wt.%.

9. A modular rifle stock (1) for connecting further firearm components to form a firearm, in particular manufactured according to a method according to one of claims 1 to 8, comprising a plurality of structurally separately manufactured and subsequently connected stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) including a buttstock (5), a forestock (2) and at least one center stock adapter (3, 4), wherein all stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) are made of a material comprising plastic and wherein at least some of the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) to be joined are each joined to one another in a materially bonded and non-detachable manner, wherein stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) which are connected to one another in a materially bonded manner are bonded via connecting segments (7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14) formed at end regions of the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5), wherein the connecting segments (7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14) of two stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) which are connected to one another are each formed in a form-complementary manner, and wherein corresponding joining surfaces (15, 16) are formed on the respective form-complementary joining segments (7, 8) of two stock parts (2, 3) joined to one another in a materially bonded manner, between which joining surfaces (15, 16) a receiving space (17) is formed, which receiving space (17) is filled with a cured adhesive (19), characterized in that an adhesive channel (23) or a plurality of adhesive channels (23) is or are formed in at least one of two form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8; 9, 10; 11, 12; 13, 14), which adhesive channel (23) or which adhesive channels (23) opens or open into the receiving space (17), and which adhesive channel (23) or which adhesive channels (23) is or are at least partially filled with cured adhesive (19).

10. The rifle stock (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that in each case form-complementary connecting segments (7, 8) of stock parts (2, 3) connected in a materially bonded manner are configured in such a way that a first connecting segment (8) has a portion (20) which is tapered with respect to the immediately adjacent stock portion of the corresponding stock part (3) and has an outward-facing joining surface (16), and the second connecting segment (7), which is form-complementary thereto, has an inward-facing joining surface (15), wherein the receiving space (17) is formed between these two joining surfaces (15, 16), which receiving space (17) is filled with the cured adhesive.

11. The rifle stock (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that a reinforcing rod (24) is arranged in each of the adhesive channels (23).

12. The rifle stock (1) according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that two or more connecting segments (9, 11) are formed on the buttstock (5), via which connecting segments (9, 11) the buttstock (5) is connected to one or more other stock parts (3, 4).

13. The rifle stock (1) according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that it comprises two or more center stock adapters (3, 4), wherein one center stock adapter (3, 4) is connected to the buttstock (5), another center stock adapter (3) is connected to the forestock (2) and the center stock adapters (3, 4) each are connected to another center stock adapter (3, 4).

14. The rifle stock (1) according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the stock parts (2, 3, 4, 5) consist predominantly of fiber-reinforced plastic material with a weight proportion of fibers of 20 wt.% to 80 wt.%.