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US4242826A
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Firearm
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-17
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Granted: 1981-01-06
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Expires: 1998-05-17
Abstract
Abstract This invention is directed to a firearm comprising a barrel, a receiver, and a stock wherein the stock is comprised of a main stock and a forestock and the forestock is movable in a plane parallel to the axis of the barrel or is pivotable about the barrel, or both, and is fixable in each of its possible positions relative to the barrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Elfi Anschutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 12:04
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41C; F41C23/00; F41C23/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A firearm comprising a barrel, a receiver, and a stock wherein the stock is divided into a main stock and a forestock connected by a pivoting guide which establishes a pivoting of the forestock along a circular path, the center of said circular path being coincident with the bore axis of the barrel, and wherein the forestock is fixable in each of its positions relative to the barrel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A firearm comprising a barrel, a receiver, and a stock wherein the stock is divided into a main stock and a forestock connected by a pivoting guide which establishes a pivoting of the forestock along a circular path, the center of said circular path being coincident with the bore axis of the barrel, and wherein the forestock is fixable in each of its positions relative to the barrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The firearm of claim 1 wherein the pivoting guide is a dovetail guide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The firearm of claim 2 wherein a fixing means engages the dovetail guide.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The firearm of claim 3 wherein the fixing means is a clamping jaw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The firearm of claim 1 wherein each relatively movable part has a grooved plate and the plates can be moved apart for adjustment and can be brought into engagement for fixation by a fixing means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-01-06 | 1984-07-07 | 1985-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-06 | 1988-07-07 | 1989-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-06 | 1992-07-07 | 1993-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |