Firearms – Safety mechanism – Hammer or firing pin
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-14
2010-11-16
Chambers, Troy (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Safety mechanism
Hammer or firing pin
C042S070110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07832135
ABSTRACT:
A firearm safety lock for an automatic pistol such as the Model 1911 firearm is disclosed. The safety lock includes a means of arresting the operation of the main trigger or hammer spring in the pistol grip of the firearm to prevent movement of the hammer, thereby locking the gun in a safe condition. A means and a method is disclosed for locking a pistol in a sale condition by arresting the movement of the hammer spring buffer through insertion of a locking shaft through the pistol grip housing which can be keyed to prevent unauthorized removal of the locking shaft. The disclosed invention may be used on newly manufactured firearms or provides a method to easily convert an existing firearm without permanent modification or damage to the firearm.
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Chambers Troy
Springfield, Inc.
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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