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.
with provision for handling two or more kinds of ammunition; with provision for feeding from two sides [3]
F41D 10/34
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Loading mechanisms, i.e. mechanisms for transferring ammunition from the ready position to the firing position [3]
F41D 10/36
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Details [3]
F41D 10/38
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Guiding means, e.g. chutes, loading trays [3]
F41D 10/40
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Flexible chutes [3]
F41D 10/42
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Boosters [3]
F41D 11/00
Details or accessories not provided for in, or of interest apart from, the preceeding groups (releasable mountings for replaceable barrels Fulltext... Hierarchy... Expanded...F41C 21/22)
Obturating or packing devices for gas leak prevention in breech mechanisms [3]
F41D 11/32
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specially adapted for sealing the gap between the forward end of the cartridge chamber and the rearward end of the barrel, e.g. sealing devices for drum-type guns [3]