Patent ID: 6470617
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: F41A,F41C

Abstract:
A folding firearm, comprising:(a) a stock supporting a receiver defining a bore for receiving a first end of a firearm barrel, and a forearm operably pivotally connected to said stock; (b) a locking mechanism capable of selectively locking said forearm in a firing position; (c) a barrel securing mechanism located proximate to said receiver having a moveable securement member; (d) said firearm barrel having a surface adjacent said first end for selectively engaging said securement member; and (e) said securement member being matingly engageable with said surface of said barrel, and said securement member in response to pivotal movement by said forearm moving into engagement with said surface to urge said first end of said barrel into said bore when said forearm is pivoted into said firing position.