IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR THE CLEANING OF GUN, RIFLE & PISTOL BARRELS AND CHAMBERS ALSO SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHOKE-BORE GUNS
Year: 1884

page_text: I, WILLIAM LIGHTWOOD of Partridge Works Price Street, Saint Mary's,
Birmingham, Gun, Rifle and Pistol Implement Manufacturer, do hereby declaro
the nature of my invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR THE CLEANING
OF GUN, RIFLE & PISTOL BARRELS AND CHAMBERS ALSO SPECIALLY ADAPTED
FOR CHOKE-BORE GUNS to be as follows:-
The objects of my improvements are:-
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1 The introduction of wire (either Steel, Iron, or Brass) into the construction
of my Gun, Rifle or Pistol Barrel and Chamber Cleaning Expanding Apparatus, a
description of which I give herewith, as an improvement (in certain cases where
requisite) on the Bristles used heretofore.
2udly The invention of a method of effectually securing the wire and bristles of
the brushes which form part of my apparatus, which I propose to effect by means
of a slide or clip either of brass, steel, or any other suitable metal or material,
fitted at the back of the brushes over the cement or other substance which I use
to retain the Wire or Bristles in their place. The object of this slide or clip, fitted
either to the sides or ends of the Brush, is to secure the Wire or Bristles and also
the cement and to give a good workmanlike finish and appearance to the Brush,
besides making it much more durable and lasting.
My Gun, Rifle and Pistol Barrel & Chamber Cleaning Expanding Apparatus
consists of two strips of metal let in and rivetted, screwed, or soldered to a body
of metal which fixes into a wooden or metal rod or handle (by screwing or
otherwise) which serves to hold the apparatus by. Inside this body, the lower
extremities of the two said strips of metal meet each other at an angle, their
opposite, or upper extremities being thus kept asunder and forming flexible
springs. In the centre of each of the two strips of metal aforesaid, I fasten, by
means of rivetting, screwing, or soldering, another small strip of metal, the upper
end of each of which is folded over at right angles and pierced by a small hole to
admit a pin, the upper extremity also of each of the aforesaid strips of metal
being folded over in like manner, and being likewise pierced. In each of the
spaces between these two folds I insert a Brush of Wire, Bristle, or other material,
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page_text: or a swab of Félt, India Rubber or Vulcanite, all of which are likewise pierced
through their centres. I fasten any one of these to the Holder thus prepared on
each side of the apparatus to receive it, by means of pins passing through each of
the two said holes and the hole formed through the centre of the brush or swab,
two of each (brushes or swabs,) fitting on each apparatus, these brushes and swabs
being made with curved surfaces, so that when the Springs are pressed together
they form an almost complete circle and fit closely and evenly into the Barrels
or Chambers of the Guns, Rifles, or Pistols, being.also pressed against the sides of
the barrels or chambers by the outward action of the springs, thus serving to clean
thoroughly and efficiently the said Barrels and Chambers-As regards the brushes
referred to above, I propose to introduce wire in addition to the bristles I already
usc. In the case of these wire and bristle brushes it is most essential to firmly
secure them at the back, more especially as regards the wire, the ends of which, if
not properly secured, are apt to break through the cement or plaster.

page_text: COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
I, WILLIAM LIGHTWOOD, Gun Implement Manufacturer of Partridge Works,
Price Street Saint Mary's, Birmingham do hereby declare the nature of my
invention for IMPROVEMENTS IN APPARATUS FOR THE CLEANING OF GUN RIFLE
& PISTOL BARRELS & CHAMBERS &c and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention relates to-
1st A peculiar arrangement & combination of parts constuting a Gun, Rifle, or
Pistol Barrel & Chamber Cleaning Apparatus. This apparatus consists of 4 strips
of Metal 2 of which are of shorter lengths than the other two, one of each of the
shorter strips being laid on the top of one of each of the longer strips & joined to
same by rivetting or other suitable method of fastening-The lower extremities of
all 4 strips meet together at an angle where they enter a cylindrical metal body.
slotted out to receive them, & in which they run parallel & are pressed together
at their lower extremities, being secured to the metal body by means of soldering
& rivetting or screwing. The metal body I screw at the lower extremity in order
to fit it into socket of Cleaning Rod or Chamber Cleaner handle, or into socket or
knob of Cord Barrel Cleaner. The opposite or upper extremities of the two strips
or blades thus formed are thus kept asunder & form springs-The upper
extremities of both long & short strips are folded over at right angles & pierced
with a small hole for pin to go through. In cach of the 2 spaces thus formed I
insert a Brush or a swab of Felt, or India Rubber, or Vulcanito all of which are
pierced lengthwise through the centre. I fasten any one of these to the holder
thus prepared to receive it by means of pins passing through each of the 2 said
holes & the hole formed through the centre of the Brush or swab (2 Brushes or
swabs going on each apparatus) these brushes or swabs being made with curved
surfaces so that when the springs are pressed together they form an almost
complete circle & fit closely & evenly into the Barrels or Chambers of the Guns,
Rifles or Pistols, being also pressed against the sides of the Barrels or Chambers
by the outward action of the springs, thus serving to clean thoroughly & efficiently
the said Barrels & Chambers.
2nd The employment of wire (either Steel, Iron or Brass) in the construction of
the brushes of Gun Rifle & Pistol Barrel & Chamber Cleaning Apparatus, the
wire being either used alone or in conjunction with the Bristles heretofore
employed.
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3rd A method of effectually securing the wire or bristles, or the wire and bristles
of the Brushes forming part of my Apparatus & which I effect by means of a
slide or clip, either of Brass Steel or any other suitable metal or material, fitted at
the back of the brushes over the cement or other substance (either on sides or
ends of brush) which I use to retain the Wires or Bristles in their place. The
object of the slide or clip is to secure the wire, bristle, or other material of which

page_text: the bristles are made as well as the cement & to give a good workmanlike finish
& appearance to the brush besides making it much more durable, & lasting.
And in order that the said Invention may be perfectly understood I shall now
proceed more particularly to describe the same and for that purpose shall refer to
the several figures on the accompanying sheet of drawings, the same letters of
reference indicating corresponding parts in all the figures.
Figure I represents a longitudinal section of the Gun, Rifle & Pistol Barrel &
Chamber Cleaning Apparatus with the brushes or swabs removed. Figures 1° 1
11 & 1° are details of the brushes and swabs and their connections. Figures 2
& 3 are elevations of the apparatus in its finished state Figure II shewing it
adapted for a screwed rod or any other kind of fixed handle and Figure III for a
cord barrel cleaner.
A. A. & B. B. are the four strips of metal fastened together by means of
rivets C. C. & again, at their lower extremities, soldered & rivetted in metal body D
slotted out to receive them. EE (Fig 1) represents a hollow perforated curved
metal strip (with its two ends E È folded over & pierced to receive the pin J,
Fig 1) through holes in which are drawn the wires or bristles secured by cement
or plaster with which I fill in the curved hollow back of Brush G G (Fig 1º).
F (Fig 1) is a metal plate curved over slightly at sides, clipping sides of base of
brush G G (Fig 1) & sliding over back of same, holding in the cement or plaster,
& bristle or wire. G G (Fig 1) is a finished brush of wire, bristle, or other
material or combinations of materials, and perforated lengthwise to receive pin J
(Fig 1). H H (Fig 1) is a curved felt swab, likewise perforated lengthwise
through centre to receive pin J (Fig 1º). I. I. (Fig 1°) is. a curved moulded india
rubber swab & likewise perforated to receive.pin J. All of the finished brushes or
swabs G G., H H, or I. I. are constructed of one uniform length regulated by the
distance between A & B, on metal strips or spring blades, into which they slide &
fit closely, being fastened by means of pin J (Fig 1) passed through the hole at A
& the hole running through each one of the Brushes or Swabs, the point of pin
emerging through the hole at B, so securing the Brush or Swab in firm position as
shown in Figs II & III. K. represents screwed extremity of metal body ready for
screwing into rod L (Fig II) or knob or socket M (Fig III) of Cord Barrel
Cleaner.
In Fig I the metal body D is shewn constructed on the swivel principle so that
one part is capable of turning relatively to the other, but in Figs. II & III it is
represented as fixed.
Having now particularly described & ascertained the nature of my said Invention
& in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is
1. The employinent of spring blades in combination with Brushes or Swabs, the
whole constructed arranged & combined together substantially as, and for the
purpose hereinbefore described.
2nd In apparatus of the type herein set forth, constructing the brushes with
bristles composed of wire, either used alone or in conjunction with bristles of other
material substantially as herein before described.
3rd The use, for retaining the wires or bristles of the brushes in their place, of a
slide or clip constructed and arranged substantially as herein before described.
Dated this 21st day of April 1885