Patent ID: 6182389
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
A bolt for a firearm, the bolt comprising:an elongate body having a proximal end and an opposite distal end along a longitudinal axis, said body defining a generally cylindrical portion and a firing pin bore along said longitudinal axis between said proximal and distal ends, said body further including a number of bolt lugs adjacent said distal end integrally connected to and radially extending from said body about said longitudinal axis, said bolt lugs including at least a first bolt lug and an adjacent second bolt lug;a recess formed in said body extending between said first and second bolt lugs;said body further defining a pair of spring wells oppositely disposed about said firing pin bore in communication with said recess;a spring disposed within each of said spring wells; andan extractor residing within said recess pivotably coupled to said body, said extractor including:a first portion extending between said first and second bolt lugs;a second portion having a pair of flanges extending therefrom, each of said flanges engaging a corresponding one of said springs to bias said extractor to a first position; anda body extending between said first portion and said second portion.