Patent ID: 9599437
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: F41A,F41C,F41G

Claim:
1. A method of using an accessory mount in combination with a rifle, said accessory mount comprising: a barrel ring being configured and disposed to fit around a barrel of a rifle; said barrel ring being configured to expand and being further configured to slide over a muzzle of a barrel of a rifle upon said barrel ring being expanded; said barrel ring being configured to be tightened and being further configured to be locked into place around a barrel of a rifle; a locking mechanism being configured to rotate between a first, closed position and a second, open position; said locking mechanism comprising a lever; said locking mechanism being configured to permit opening and closing of said barrel ring; said locking mechanism being further to configured to expand said barrel ring to permit said expanded barrel ring to slide over a muzzle of a rifle; a T-shaped slot being disposed opposite said locking mechanism and being configured to accept a bayonet lug of a rifle; a ball detent being configured and disposed to engage a bayonet lug of a rifle; levers being configured and disposed to engage a bayonet lug of a rifle; said levers each comprising a finger grip being configured and disposed to be grasped by fingers and/or thumbs of a user; and a plurality of rails being configured and disposed to accept accessories; said method comprising the steps of: