Patent ID: 6715399
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: F41A

Abstract:
A firearm comprising:a firearm housing; a barrel; a bolt assembly movable contained within the firearm housing and movable back and forth therein, the bolt assembly disposed generally adjacent the barrel; a recoil spring engaged with the bolt assembly and disposed adjacent one end of the bolt assembly opposite the barrel such that the bolt assembly moves back and forth between the barrel and the recoil spring; the bolt assembly including at least one dampening spring and a head engaged with the dampening spring, the dampening spring and head movable back and forth with the bolt assembly, and wherein the head is movable with respect to the bolt assembly; the dampening spring being positioned between the recoil spring and the barrel; at least one actuator associating with the bolt assembly and engaged with a portion of the firearm housing for retarding movement of the bolt assembly in response to a firing; wherein the actuator is disposed adjacent the head such that in response to the firing, the actuator is urged into engagement with the head causing the head to compress the dampening spring and absorbing some of the energy associated with the firing; and wherein the recoil spring is also compressed by the bolt assembly in response to the firing.