Firearms – Safety mechanism – Hammer or firing pin
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-03
2005-05-03
Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)
Firearms
Safety mechanism
Hammer or firing pin
C042S070010, C089S148000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06886285
ABSTRACT:
A three-position safety for a firearm is provided that includes a lever that is rotatable from a first position wherein the bolt and the firing pin are unlocked, to a second position wherein the bolt is unlocked and the firing pin is locked, to a third position wherein the bolt and the firing pin are locked. A detent member has a detent surface to mate with detent apertures on the end of the bolt. When the safety lever is in a first position or a second position, a gap exists between the shaft of the plunger and the detent member allowing for rotational movement of the bolt relative to a cocking piece housing. When the safety lever is in a third position, the shaft of the plunger contacts the detent member such that no rotational movement of the bolt is provided.
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Hylenski Peter J.
Sirkis Nehemia
Caesar Rivise Bernstein Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd.
Carone Michael J.
Kimber IP, LLC
Semunegus Lulit
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