Artillery firing mechanism

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)

Ordnance

Breech closures

Gas checks

C089S001200, C089S031000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06851348

ABSTRACT:
A firing apparatus (1.0) for a projectile-firing weapon of the type comprising a barrel (8) having a bore therein, the firing apparatus comprising a breech assembly (2.0) adapted to be secured to the barrel (8), a firing mechanism (5.0) adapted to initiate firing of the projectile from the bore, and a valve means (4.0)adapted to allow air within the bore, between the projectile and the firing mechanism (5.0), to be expelled from the bore during loading of the projectile through the bore.

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