Self-removing cover for percussion type firearms

Details Self-removing cover for percussion type firearms Self-removing cover for percussion type firearms

1993-06-14

1994-08-23

Bentley, Stephen C.

Firearms

Nipples and guards

F41C 908

Patent

active

053395530

ABSTRACT:
A self-removing cover guard for muzzle leading firearms of the type having a nipple for receiving a percussion cap. The cover guard includes a plate or cup secured to the breech or drum of the firearm by the nipple; a spring loaded hinge connected at one end to the plate or cup; and a nipple cover affixed to the other end of the hinge for pivotal placement or displacement of the nipple cover on or off the nipple. The spring, which may be integral with the hinge, is biased to automatically remove the nipple cover off the nipple, and hence the percussion cap, when the firearm hammer is retracted from its un-cocked, cover holding, position. A sealant may be provided between the nipple cover and the nipple or cup to protect the percussion cap from moisture.

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