Patent ID: 6026728
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
For use with a fireman having a flash reducer, the firearm including a barrel having a front end and defining a barrel bore, the flash reducer defining a cylindrical bore disposed adjacent the front end of the barrel and further defining an expanding bore in communication with the cylindrical bore, the flash reducer including a gas outlet opening in a wall defining the expanding bore, a blank cartridge device comprising:a bushing defining a bushing bore sized to receive the flash reducer, the bushing being longitudinally movable with respect to the flash reducer between a released position and a locked position;a block mounted within the bushing bore, the block including an end connector defining a blind hole disposed in substantial alignment with the barrel bore; anda compression spring disposed within the bushing bore such that movement of the bushing from the released position to the locked position compresses the spring, the spring being sized to locate the bushing in the released position when the spring is uncompressed.