Firearms – Safety mechanism – Firearm lock
Patent
1996-09-25
1998-07-21
Jordan, Charles T.
Firearms
Safety mechanism
Firearm lock
F41A 1700
Patent
active
057820295
ABSTRACT:
A firearm safety mechanism having a self-contained locking mechanism incorporated into the magazine of a semi-automatic pistol which inhibits use of the firearm when a locking mechanism is disabled thereby preventing cartridges from moving through the magazine as well as locking the magazine in position so as to prevent unauthorized replacement. In a second embodiment a firearm safety mechanism for a revolver equipped with a cylinder incorporates a locking mechanism which inhibits cartridge from aligning with the firing mechanism and prevents the unauthorized removal of the cylinder. The locks include a selection structure preventing movement of the engagement structure from a locked position to an unlocked position upon receipt of predetermined selection criteria. The firearm can be locked against unauthorized use and unlocked by an authorized user without resort to external accessories.
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Chelliah Meena
Jordan Charles T.
Saf T Lok Corporation
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