Exchangeable barrel modules for firearms

Details Exchangeable barrel modules for firearms Exchangeable barrel modules for firearms

2007-10-26

2010-02-16

Carone, Michael (Department: 3641)

Ordnance

Fuse setters

Combined with projecting, launching or releasing devices

C089S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07661348

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are described for an exchangeable barrel module for a firearm equipped with the same. An example firearm includes an exchangeable barrel module, which includes a barrel and a barrel jacket. The barrel module also includes a range finder, control electronics, a transmitter to transfer the result of the control electronics to a projectile, an operating element, and a power supply. Further, the barrel jacket holds the barrel and at least a portion of the range finder, the control electronics, the transmitter, the operating elements, or the power supply.

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