.~ Firing device operation or control (e.g., full automatic) {12}
154
.~.~ With automatic hammer cocking and/or safety means
DEFINITION
Classification: 89/154
(under subclass 132) Guns having means automatically operable by motion of breech block or barrel to cock the hammer and/or to operate a hammer safety device.
(1) Note. The hammer safety device is operative only when
the breech is open or unlocked. Any movement of the hammer or firing pin upon release of the safety device is insufficient to cause firing.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
142, and 148, for selective safety devices for firing mechanisms of automatic guns.
149, for automatic sears which when released permit firing movement of the hammers.
151, for hammers which are automatically cocked and fired. SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
42, Firearms,
66, and 70.01+ for miscellaneous safety devices for gun firing mechanisms.
