Patent ID: 8800195
Filing Date: 2014-08-12
Classification: F41C,F41G,F41H

Abstract:
1. An accessory mount for a gun, the mount comprising: a base configured to attach the accessory mount to the gun, wherein the base comprises an annular structure having a circular central opening configured to be disposed concentrically over a barrel of the gun and a concentric counterbore extending into a rear surface thereof, wherein the counterbore defines a substantially planar floor and is configured to be disposed concentrically over a front end of a shroud of the gun, with the floor of the counterbore disposed against a substantially planar front surface of the shroud; a holding mechanism configured to fix the position of the base in relation to the gun, wherein the holding mechanism comprises: an elongated accessory mounting arm coupled to the base and extending forwardly therefrom, the arm comprising a beam having a vertical web with at least one flange disposed at an upper and/or a lower end thereof.