Patent ID: 8397419
Filing Date: 2013-03-19
Classification: F41C,F41G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A rotatable accessory support for a firearm having a rail system mounted on the firearm, the rail system comprising at least one transverse tab, the accessory support comprising: a) a first elongated side piece comprising a first arcuate portion for clamping the accessory and a second arcuate portion for clamping the rail system; b) a second elongated side piece comprising a first arcuate portion for clamping the accessory and a second arcuate portion for clamping the rail system, wherein the second arcuate portions of the first and second elongated side pieces each comprise opposing lateral surfaces defining a circumferential recess therebetween configured and adapted to receive at least one transverse tab of the rail system; c) a first fastener for releasably attaching the second arcuate portions of the first and second elongated side pieces to the rail system; and d) a second fastener for attaching the first and second elongated side pieces, wherein the rotatable accessory support is circumferentially moveable around the rail system.