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EP 0870162 A2 19981014 - GUN LOCK ASSEMBLY

Title (en)

GUN LOCK ASSEMBLY

Title (de)

VERRIEGELUNGSVORRICHTUNG FÜR EINE FEUERWAFFE

Title (fr)

ENSEMBLE VERROU POUR ARME A FEU

Publication

EP 0870162 A2 19981014 (EN)

Application

EP 96924271 A 19960610

Priority

  • US 9610089 W 19960610
  • US 48907095 A 19950608
  • US 48877595 A 19950608

Abstract (en)

[origin: WO9641997A2] A gun lock assembly includes an engagement portion with a locked position in which a portion of the firing mechanism is operatively engaged to prevent firing of the firearm, and an unlocked position in which operation of the firearm is permitted. The lock preferably includes a lock housing with structure for attaching the lock housing to the firearm. An adaptor can be utilized to facilitate attachment of the lock to a variety of different guns. A preferred combination lock is disclosed with structure for altering the combination. An embodiment that is suitable for long arms is also disclosed. An adaptor plate can be provided with a lever which is moveable with operation of the lock to selectively engage a portion of the firearm to selectively permit or prevent operation of the firearm. Embodiments are disclosed where the lever is utilized to engage the drawbar of a firearm, the rebound slide of a firearm, or the hammer stirrup of the firearm.

IPC 1-7

F41A 17/04

IPC 8 full level

F41A 17/04 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

F41A 17/04 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

WO 9641997 A2 19961227; WO 9641997 A3 19970130; AU 6477296 A 19970109; BR 9608916 A 20000308; CA 2221482 A1 19961227; EP 0870162 A2 19981014; EP 0870162 A4 20010103; MX 9709800 A 19980830

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 9610089 W 19960610; AU 6477296 A 19960610; BR 9608916 A 19960610; CA 2221482 A 19960610; EP 96924271 A 19960610; MX 9709800 A 19971208