Ammunition and explosive-charge making – Ammunition loading – Capping and uncapping
Patent
1984-01-05
1985-10-29
Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.
Ammunition and explosive-charge making
Ammunition loading
Capping and uncapping
86 37, F42B 3310
Patent
active
045494630
ABSTRACT:
A decapping tool includes a pair of holders, one providing a conical seat for the cartridge head, and the second providing a conical center for the cartridge mouth. The holders are spring urged towards each other whereby the cartridge is held and centered irrespective (within limits) of its length or caliber. A punch rod extends through the center, into the cartridge to the region of the primer cap at the flash hole. An anvil attached to the rear end of the punch rod is engaged by a crank.
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Flam Fred
Lechert Jr. Stephen J.
Locker Howard J.
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