US3715826A
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Firearm magazine releasing lever and trigger safety
Assignee: Rheinmetall Industrie AG
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Filing: 1971-03-11
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Granted: 1973-02-13
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Expires: 1991-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A firearm in particular an automatic rifle, which comprises a housing, and a trigger guard received by the housing. A trigger lever extends into the trigger guard and a magazine releasing lever is provided. A magazine is operatively connected with the magazine releasing lever and an operative connection is arranged between the trigger lever and the magazine releasing lever, in order to lock one of the levers upon operation of the other of the levers.
Inventors
- 👤 P Seifried
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:40
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A17/00; F41A17/34; F41A17/38; F41A17/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A firearm comprising a housing, a trigger guard received by said housing, a trigger lever extending into said trigger guard, a magazine releasing lever, a magazine operatively connected with said magazine releasing lever, and means for operative connection between said trigger lever and said magazine releasing lever, in order to lock one of said levers upon operation of the other of said levers, said magazine releasing lever comprises an angular lever pivotably mounted in the movement plane of said trigger lever and having two lever arms, one of said lever arms extending substantially directly behind said trigger lever into a space defined by said trigger guard, and the other of said lever arms cooperates with a spring biased ratchet causing the retaining of said magazine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A firearm comprising a housing, a trigger guard received by said housing, a trigger lever extending into said trigger guard, a magazine releasing lever, a magazine operatively connected with said magazine releasing lever, and means for operative connection between said trigger lever and said magazine releasing lever, in order to lock one of said levers upon operation of the other of said levers, said magazine releasing lever comprises an angular lever pivotably mounted in the movement plane of said trigger lever and having two lever arms, one of said lever arms extending substantially directly behind said trigger lever into a space defined by said trigger guard, and the other of said lever arms cooperates with a spring biased ratchet causing the retaining of said magazine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
A firearm comprising a housing, a trigger guard received by said housing, a trigger lever extending into said trigger guard, a magazine releasing lever, a magazine operatively connected with said magazine releasing lever, and means for operative connection between said trigger lever and said magazine releasing lever, in order to lock one of said levers upon operation of the other of said levers, said magazine releasing lever comprises an angular lever pivotably mounted in the movement plane of said trigger lever and having two lever arms, one of said lever arms extending substantially directly behind said trigger lever into a space defined by said trigger guard, and the other of said lever arms cooperates with a spring biased ratchet causing the retaining of said magazine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
A firearm comprising a housing, a trigger guard received by said housing, a trigger lever extending into said trigger guard, a magazine releasing lever, a magazine operatively connected with said magazine releasing lever, and means for operative connection between said trigger lever and said magazine releasing lever, in order to lock one of said levers upon operation of the other of said levers, said magazine releasing lever comprises an angular lever pivotably mounted in the movement plane of said trigger lever and having two lever arms, one of said lever arms extending substantially directly behind said trigger lever into a space defined by said trigger guard, and the other of said lever arms cooperates with a spring biased ratchet causing the retaining of said magazine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The firearm as set forth in claim 1, wherein said magazine releasing lever includes a handle projecting on both sides beyond the width of said trigger guard with the end of the arm of said magazine releasing lever extending into said trigger guard.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-13 | 1976-08-14 | 1977-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-13 | 1980-08-14 | 1981-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-13 | 1984-08-14 | 1985-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |