FRANK STONE
Barber in New Castle, PA

License number
Pennsylvania BL034494L
Category
Barber Examiners
Type
Barber
Address
Address
New Castle, PA 16101

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Protector For Muzzle Loading Rifle

US Patent:
4398367, Aug 16, 1983
Filed:
Jun 26, 1981
Appl. No.:
6/277663
Inventors:
Clarence M. Gamble - Edinburg PA
Frank Stone - New Castle PA
International Classification:
F41C 2708
US Classification:
42 1N
Abstract:
This invention is directed to a device for protecting the flint, flash pan, and hammer, and the powder contained in the flash pan of a muzzle-loading rifle. The disclosed invention includes a cover which envelops the hammer, flint, flash pan and powder contained therein. The cover is secured to a band which is removably attached to the barrel and forestock of the rifle in proximity to the flash pan and hammer. Fasteners are provided such that the cover may be secured around the flash pan and hammer and the band may be secured around the barrel of the rifle in proximity to the hammer and flash pan of the rifle.