In this class, the following terms are used with the meanings indicated:
"Semi-automatic firearm" — a firearm from which one shot is fired after actuation of the trigger and which then returns to a condition for firing a subsequent shot upon renewed actuation of the trigger.
"Automatic gun" — a gun which will continue firing so long as the initial firing pressure is maintained on the trigger.
"Sighting" — bringing into visual coincidence a direction defined by a so-called "sighting" device with the direction of a target.
"Aiming" — bringing a weapon to a direction differing from the sighting direction by corrections in order that the projectile may hit the target.
"Laying" — setting a weapon in the correct position for hitting a mark.
(not applicable in English).
"ammunition" covers expulsion charge and projectile, whether or not forming a single body, unless otherwise made clear
Launching-apparatus for projecting missiles or projectiles otherwise than from barrels
F41F 7/02
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Steam catapults
F41F 9/00
Feeding ammunition, missiles, or projectiles to launching-apparatus; Loading mechanisms (safety aspects of conveying or hoisting gun ammunition in preparation for immediate use Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F42B 41/00)
with means for running-out barrel assembly to the firing position or returning it to battery
F41F 19/12
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Spring or pneumatic return systems
F41F 19/14
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Combined systems, e.g. hydraulic brakes and return springs
F41F 19/16
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Releasing means for sears or springs under tension
F41F 21/00
Gun carriages, i.e. mountings for barrel-and-cradle assembly permitting elevating or traversing (aiming systems Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F41G)
F41F 21/02
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Traversing gear, i.e. for moving gun through a horizontal arc
F41F 21/04
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Elevating gear, i.e. for moving gun through a vertical arc