Patent ID: 6655068
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: F41C

Abstract:
In a firearm, a shoulder support element comprising:a shoulder support adapted to support the firearm in a firing position, the shoulder support including a shoulder support wall; a base plate for protection of the shoulder support, the base plate including a closure piece directly engaging the shoulder support, the closure piece including a fastening section that cooperates with a portion of the shoulder support wall to form a tongue-in-groove connection joining the base plate and the shoulder support, the base plate further including a covering cap mounted on the closure piece, wherein the closure piece is made from a first material comprising at least one of metal and reinforced plastic, and wherein the covering cap is made from a second material which is softer than the first material, wherein the shoulder support extends into the base plate and defines a first hole, the base plate defines a second hole which, when the base plate is mounted on the shoulder support, is aligned with the first hole, and the first and second holes are adapted to accommodate a safety pin to secure the base plate to the shoulder support.