Dual-mode firing mechanism

Ordnance – Automatic – Regulation of speed or rate of automatic fire

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F41D 1110

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042122279

ABSTRACT:
A dual-mode firing mechanism for a high-rate-of-fire rifle capable of fir small arm cartridges conventionally by the application of a hammer, and inertially, bypassing the trigger mechanism, to provide sustained fire of a discrete number of cartridges in a burst. A trigger hammer fires the first round and simultaneously locks the firing pin in a firing position relative to an operating rod assembly. The operating rod assembly with the firing pin in the firing position, then cycles between a full forward or firing position and a short stroke rearward position in synchronism with fresh cartridges being inserted into the battery. The cycling continues until a last cartridge in the burst is fired. After the last round the mechanism returns to its original or non-firing position, and is ready for the next burst. The mechanism is rapid, for example, approximately 4,000 to 5,000 shots per minute can be fired in each three round burst.

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patent: 3817148 (1974-06-01), Schirneker

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