Patent ID: 6257114
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
For use with a firearm having a longitudinal axis, a firing lever mechanism comprising:a slide disposed for reciprocating movement between a distal position and a proximal position, the slide having a locked position between the distal position and the proximal position;a first spring biasing the slide toward the distal position; anda firing lever adapted to be mounted for pivotal movement between a rest position wherein the firing lever is disposed in substantial alignment with the longitudinal axis of the firearm and an operating position wherein the firing lever is positioned at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the firearm to facilitate grasping of the firing lever, wherein, when the firing lever is in the rest position, pivoting the firing lever through a first predefined angle in a direction away from the operating position releases the slide from the locked position such that the first spring moves the slide toward the distal position thereby pivoting the lever towards the operating position.