Patent ID: 8141290
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: F41G,F41H

Abstract:
1. An accessory mount for a gun, the mount comprising: a base configured for attachment of the accessory mount to the gun, wherein the base comprises an annular structure having a circular central opening configured to be disposed concentrically over a barrel of the gun while the barrel extends entirely through the base, wherein the base comprises a concentric counterbore extending into a rear surface thereof, the counterbore defining a planar floor and being configured to be disposed concentrically over a front end of a shroud of the gun, with the floor of the counterbore disposed against a planar front surface of the shroud; a pair of diametrically opposing accessory mounting tines disposed on and extending forwardly from a front face of the base, for mounting an accessory forward of the front face; and a holding mechanism for fixing the position of the base in relation to the gun, wherein the holding mechanism is arranged to pull the floor of the counterbore into contact with and hold it against the planar front surface of the shroud.