Patent ID: 6418833
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
An improved recoil spring tube assembly for an auto-loading firearm, wherein the improvement comprises:a recoil spring tube having a closed first end and an open second end, the recoil spring tube including an internal bore having a polished surface; a recoil spring inserted and retained within the recoil spring tube; a recoil spring follower inserted within the recoil spring tube and engaging the recoil spring, the recoil spring follower including at least one guide collar having a polished circumferential contact surface area having an average surface roughness in the range of 1.0 &mgr;in. to 30.0 &mgr;in., the circumferential contact surface area slideable against the internal bore of the recoil spring tube; and an attaching member connected to the recoil spring tube for attaching the recoil spring tube assembly to the auto-loading firearm.