Rifle

Patents tagged Rifle

Jan 13, 2026

US12523442 - Rifle with tapered interfaces

A rifle with tapered interfaces has a receiver, a barrel extension connected to the receiver at a first interface, a barrel connected to the barrel extension at a second interface, a barrel nut element connected to the barrel extension at a third interface and to the barrel at a fourth interface, and at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth interfaces being tapered interfaces. The tapered interfaces may be stably tapered such that a wedging effect is generated. The barrel extension may have two tapered interfaces. The barrel extension may have a forward external tapered interface connecting to the barrel nut element and a forward internal tapered interface connecting to the barrel.

Jan 6, 2026

US12516901 - Accessories for pistol-to-rifle conversion kit

A pistol-to-rifle conversion kit includes a rifle body that includes a lower receiver, which includes a grip mounting portion, which is rearwardly adjacent to a trigger guard, which is rearwardly adjacent to a magazine well receiving portion, an auxiliary trigger sliding mounted in the rifle body and including an elongate member and a forward trigger interface member, which extends from a forward portion of the elongate member and which is configured to interface with a trigger of a pistol mounted in the rifle body, and a trigger member which extends from the elongate member for directly contacting a shooter's finger, and one or more of the following in any combination thereof: an ambidextrous rifle body quick-lock fastener, an ambidextrous magazine release button, an ambidextrous safety selector, and an assault-rifle-style charging handle.

Jan 6, 2026

US12516903 - Bipod

Interface connection adapter arrangement ( 300 ) for a bipod ( 1 ) for a rifle ( 2 ), wherein said arrangement further comprises a first part ( 310 ) and a second part ( 320 ), being trans-latable in relation to each other, the arrangement comprising a rifle fastener ( 331 ), in turn comprising cooperating fastener means both on said first part and on said second part; said rifle fastener being arranged to be activated for fastening the arrangement to the rifle by translating said first part in relation to said second part into a gripping position; and wherein the arrangement is arranged to be connected to two leg parts. The invention is characterised in that the arrangement further comprises a spring means ( 350 ), arranged to press the first part and the second part together; and a freedom of movement adjustment means ( 360 ), arranged to adjustably limit a freedom of translational movement of said first part in relation to said second part away from each other. The invention also relates to a method.

Dec 30, 2025

US12510314 - Breech block and rifle with such a breech block

A breech block with a bolt carrier, on which a bolt head and a locking device are arranged with two diametrically opposed locking elements pivotable from a release position to a locking position via a control element, for holding the bolt head in a locking position. The locking elements are mounted pivotably around a common transverse axis via journals and the control element contains front and rear support areas that abut against the locking elements for controlled forced movement of the locking elements into both the locking position and the release position.

Dec 23, 2025

US12504244 - Modular bolt action rifle with bearings

The present disclosure presents a modular bolt action rifle system with roller bearings having an upper receiver assembly housing a barrel, a lower receiver assembly comprising an AR-style fire control system and a magazine well, a bolt carrier group assembly including a bolt carrier, top roller bearings and side roller bearings, and a handguard assembly, wherein the lower receiver assembly and its AR-style fire control and magazine well are releasably attached to the upper receiver, and prior to attachment of the barrel assembly the bolt carrier group assembly, consisting of the bolt carrier, bolt head, bolt charging handle, top roller bearings, and side roller bearings is inserted unto the upper receiver. An extension of the barrel assembly is releasably attached to the upper receiver. The barrel assembly is releasably secured by releasable attachment of the handguard assembly to a barrel extension receiver of the upper receiver assembly.

Dec 9, 2025

US12492875 - Rifles comprising a bolt catch device

Firearms including a bolt catch device, having a receiver comprising a duct, wherein the bolt catch device comprises a foot, a slider, and a spring, and the foot, on the leg thereof and on the magazine well side, has a groove for receiving the spring and, on the side facing the trigger device, has a socket; wherein the slider has, on the lower portion thereof, bearing bolts for being inserted into and pivoted in the socket, wherein the slider has, at the upper end thereof, a protrusion which protrudes in the direction of the magazine well beyond the contour of the duct, and wherein the receiver has an abutment that protrudes into the groove in order to prestress the spring of the bolt catch into the rest position.

Nov 25, 2025

US12480739 - Repeating firearm

The invention relates to a repeating firearm, in particular a repeating rifle, which is configured as a straight-pull bolt action rifle, comprising a forestock and a bolt handle. The repeating firearm is selectively operable either with the forestock or with the bolt handle.

Nov 18, 2025

US12474134 - Ergonomic rifle with a mechanism holder

A rifle has a body, a magazine slot, a handle, a lower mechanism movable between primary and secondary positions in the direction of the barrel extension to drive bullets into the barrel and a monoblock rifle mechanism having an upper mechanism extending over the barrel of the rifle. A primary lock slot is provided on the upper mechanism, and a secondary lock slot on the barrel. One end of a main arm is rotatably connected to the barrel. A button is connected to the main arm so that the user can move the main arm. When the button is pushed from the barrel towards the upper mechanism, if the rifle mechanism is retracted, it will snap into the primary lock slot. If the rifle mechanism is retracted, it includes a mechanism stopper with a lock lever that fits into the primary lock slot and prevents the rifle mechanism from moving.

Nov 11, 2025

US12467709 - Bipod

Detachable leg arrangement ( 100 ) for a bipod ( 1 ) for a rifle ( 2 ), comprising a leg part ( 110 ), having an axial direction ( 111 ), a distal end ( 112 ) and a proximal end ( 113 ) comprising a first threaded engagement means ( 114 ); and a leg part attachment means ( 120 ), comprising a second threaded engagement means ( 121 ), the first engagement means being arranged to engage with the second engagement means, allowing the leg part attachment means to move axially towards the leg part. The invention is characterised in that the leg part attachment means comprises a mushroom-shaped support part ( 123 ) with an abutment surface ( 124 ) arranged to face said proximal end, and in that the support part has a non-circular cross-sectional shape ( 125 ). The invention further relates to a method.