Patent ID: 8769853

Claim:
A releasable handguard mount mechanism for firearms, comprising: a firearm receiver defining a first handguard mount being a mounting flange defining a clamp receptacle; a handguard mechanism having a second handguard mount disposed for assembly with said first handguard mount, said second handguard mount being a clamp lever support structure of said handguard mechanism; a clamp member supported by said second handguard mount and having a clamping position retaining said second handguard mount in tight assembly with said first handguard mount and a release position permitting separation of said second handguard mount from said first handguard mount; and a clamp actuating lever member being pivotally mounted to said second handguard mount and disposed for actuation of said clamp member to said clamping position in response to movement of said clamp actuating lever member to a clamping position and for actuation of said clamp member to said release position upon movement of said clamp actuating lever member to a release position thereof.