Inventors:
Eric Hengstenberg - Cincinnati IA, US
Howard D. Carr - Ames IA, US
Steven J. Winter - Pella IA, US
Jerald M. Vogel - Ames IA, US
Vinay Dayal - Ames IA, US
Assignee:
Knight Rifle, Inc. - Centerville IA
International Classification:
F41C 9/08
Abstract:
An improved muzzleloading firearm having a novel safety system. The safety system utilizes a spool coupled to a compression spring to maintain an ignition system such as a primer out of potential contact with a firing pin, even in the event of unintentional actuation of a hammer or sear. The safety system is automatic in operation, automatically placing the ignition system within reach of the firing pin when the firearm is placed into battery.