Methods and apparatus to lock a dust cover in a firearm housing

Details Methods and apparatus to lock a dust cover in a firearm housing Methods and apparatus to lock a dust cover in a firearm housing

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Johnson, Stephen M. (Department: 3641)

Firearms

Implements

Magnetic holding devices

C042S071010, C089S030000, C049S478100

Reexamination Certificate

active

10728403

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus to lock a dust cover in a firearm housing are disclosed. An example firearm disclosed herein comprises a housing constructed substantially from non-magnetic material and defining an opening; a dust cover to cover the opening in the housing, the dust cover being pivotable between an open position and a closed position; and a magnetic lock to secure the dust cover in the closed position.

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