Patent ID: 7493721
Filing Date: 2009-02-24
Classification: F41G

Abstract:
1. A modular mounting assembly for attaching an accessory to a dovetail rail on a firearm, said modular mounting assembly comprising: a body having a lower portion and an upper portion, said lower portion configured to engage a first side of a dovetail rail, said upper portion configured to receive and retain said accessory; a boss formation extending outwardly from a side of said body and including an opening therein; a clamping assembly received within said opening in said boss formation, a shoulder formation extending upwardly from said boss formation, said shoulder formation being configured and arranged to prevent rotation of said actuator arm beyond said disengaged position where said camming foot is disengaged from said second side of said dovetail rail, said shoulder formation preventing said actuator arm from rotating more than approximately 90 degrees.