SETH K WESSON, JR
Pilots at Lower Hampden Rd, Monson, MA
License number
Massachusetts C1076983
Category
Airmen
Address
Address
401 Lower Hampden Rd, Monson, MA 01057
Professional information
Compensated Barrel Shroud
US Patent:
5305678, Apr 26, 1994
Filed:
Nov 19, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/978784
Inventors:
Robert Talbot - Holland MA
Edward C. Arventos - Monson MA
Seth K. Wesson - Monson MA
Edward C. Arventos - Monson MA
Seth K. Wesson - Monson MA
Assignee:
Wesson Firearms Co., Inc. - Palmer MA
International Classification:
F41C 2704, F41A 2134, F41A 2136
US Classification:
89 143
Abstract:
A compensated barrel shroud that encloses and supports a firearm barrel provides a first portion of the shroud for receiving the barrel that extends from the firearm frame to an end of the barrel. There is a second larger inner diameter portion extending from the end of the barrel to a forwardmost outer end of the shroud. The barrel and shroud are screwed together by interengaging threads positioned adjacent the end of the barrel. The end of the shroud has a decreased diameter exit hole defining an expansion chamber within the second larger inner diameter portion. At least one slot is formed along a top surface of the second portion to allow expanding propellant gas from within the second portion to escape. The slot is sized and arranged to provide a downward thrust to the barrel shroud to compensate recoil forces generated in firing a round.