IP Library Granted Patent US 7,950,177
Granted Patent B2
US 7,950,177 · App. 12/346,479 · Granted May 31, 2011

Bolt action firearm

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,950,177
App. No.
12/346,479
Granted
May 31, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A bolt action firearm includes a bolt assembly with a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end. A receiver defines a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body. A bolt guide is configured to be coupled to the receiver. The bolt guide includes a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver.

Claims (37)

1. A bolt action firearm, comprising:

a bolt assembly including a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end;

a receiver defining a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body; and

a bolt guide to be coupled to the receiver, the bolt guide including a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver;

wherein the outer surface of the bolt body further defines a second guide channel adjacent to a rearward end of the longitudinal guide channel and extending circumaxially partly about the bolt body, the projection of the bolt guide being configured for traveling in the second guide channel to enable the bolt body to be rotated between open and closed positions when the bolt body is fully inserted within the receiver.

2. A bolt action firearm, comprising:

a bolt assembly including a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end;

a receiver defining a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body; and

a bolt guide to be coupled to the receiver, the bolt guide including a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver;

wherein the bolt body includes three locking lugs extending outwardly from and spaced circumaxially about the outer surface of the bolt body at the forward end thereof.

3. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 2 , wherein the receiver includes three projections disposed slightly rearwardly of a forward end of the receiver, the projections extending inwardly toward and spaced circumaxially about the bore of the receiver, the projections being configured to mate with openings defined between the locking lugs, and the locking lugs being configured to mate with openings defined between the projections such that the locking lugs are enabled to pass through and beyond the projections when the bolt body is in a correct angular orientation within the receiver.

4. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 2 , wherein one of the locking lugs includes an extractor so as to form a solid ring of steel for uniformly supporting a case head.

5. A bolt action firearm, comprising:

a bolt assembly including a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end;

a receiver defining a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body; and

a bolt guide to be coupled to the receiver, the bolt guide including a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver;

wherein the bolt guide is pivotally coupled to the receiver to enable the projection of the bolt guide manually to be pivoted out of the guide channel when the bolt body is removed from the receiver.

6. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 5 , wherein the bolt body defines a notch slightly rearwardly of the forward end to provide further clearance for the bolt guide to travel over when being disengaged from the bolt body.

7. A bolt action firearm, comprising:

a bolt assembly including a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end;

a receiver defining a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body;

a bolt guide to be coupled to the receiver, the bolt guide including a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver;

a bolt handle having a bolt engagement end and a grip end, the bolt engagement end defining a generally concave surface shaped for mating with the outer surface of the bolt body, and the bolt engagement end defining two extensions each projecting outwardly from an end of the concave surface; and

the outer surface of the bolt body defining a slot configured for receiving therein the two extensions of the engagement end of the bolt handle.

8. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a two position safety having a safety lever configured such that when in a fully rearward position is in an engaged or safe position to prevent a trigger from moving, and configured such that when in a fully forward position is in a disengaged or fire position.

9. A bolt action firearm, comprising:

a bolt assembly including a bolt body having an outer surface defining a longitudinal guide channel extending along a length of the bolt body from a rearward end to a forward end;

a receiver defining a central longitudinally extending bore for accommodating the bolt body;

a bolt guide to be coupled to the receiver, the bolt guide including a projection configured for traveling in the guide channel when moving the bolt body in the receiver so as to ensure that the bolt body is at a predetermined correct angular orientation within the receiver;

a two position safety having a safety lever configured such that when in a fully rearward position is in an engaged or safe position to prevent a trigger from moving, and configured such that when in a fully forward position is in a disengaged or fire position; and

a bolt lock configured to allow the bolt assembly to be locked in a closed position, the bolt lock including a bolt lock lever configured such that when in a fully rearward position is in an engaged or locked position to prevent a bolt handle from accidentally being moved and opening the bolt assembly, and the bolt lock lever being configured such that when in a fully forward position is in a disengaged or unlocked position so as to enable a bolt handle to be moved to open the bolt assembly.

10. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 9 , wherein safety lever is disposed rearwardly of the bolt lock lever such that when the safety lever is moved forwardly into the disengaged or fire position, the safety lever comes into contact and also moves forwardly the bolt lock lever into the disengaged or unlocked position.

11. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 1 , wherein the receiver defines an integral base on an upper side thereof for rigid and stable mounting of a scope assembly.

12. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a bedding block for the receiver, the bedding block defining three openings spaced along a length, and wherein a bottom side of the receiver includes three recoil lugs configured for being received into the openings of the bedding block.

13. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 12 , wherein the bedding block defines holes configured for being inserted on positioning pins extending upwardly from a stock.

14. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 12 , wherein the recoil lugs each define a hole in a center portion thereof which is configured to be securably received over a positioning pin extending upwardly from a stock.

15. A bolt action firearm as defined in claim 12 , wherein a shape of the openings defined by the bedding block and a shape of the recoil lugs are configured to mate with one another for proper positioning of the receiver on the bedding block.

Assignments (6)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 21, 2025
From: SMITH & WESSON INC.
To: TCA IP, LLC
Reel/Frame 071778/0626 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 25, 2019
From: AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS SALES COMPANY
To: SMITH & WESSON INC.
Reel/Frame 049572/0919 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jun 18, 2019
From: SMITH & WESSON CORP.
To: AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS SALES COMPANY
Reel/Frame 049507/0562 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2012
From: THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS COMPANY, INC.
To: SMITH & WESSON CORP.
Reel/Frame 027691/0631 →
CHANGE OF ADDRESS Recorded Dec 16, 2010
From: THOMPSON CENTER ARMS COMPANY, INC.
To: THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS COMPANY, INC.
Reel/Frame 025502/0876 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 2, 2009
From: LANEY, MARK C.; ZGLOBICKI, MATTHEW
To: THOMPSON CENTER ARMS COMPANY INC.
Reel/Frame 022189/0534 →