SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A system for mounting an accessory to a firearm, said system comprising at least one component formed of an alloy of zinc with about 0.002 to 4.3 weight percent aluminum, about 0.02 to 0.08 weight percent magnesium, and about 0.1 to 3.0 weight percent copper.
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Abstract
A scope mounting system having one or more components formed of a zinc alloy, preferably an alloy of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper. In one form, the component is formed of an alloy of zinc with about 3.5 to 4.3 weight percent aluminum, about 0.02 to 0.05 weight percent magnesium, and about 2.5 to 3.0 weight percent copper. The scope mounting system preferably includes one or more components, such as a base and/or rings, at least one of the components being formed by casting.
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23 Claims
- 1. A system for mounting an accessory to a firearm, said system comprising at least one component formed of an alloy of zinc with about 0.002 to 4.3 weight percent aluminum, about 0.02 to 0.08 weight percent magnesium, and about 0.1 to 3.0 weight percent copper.
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9. A system for mounting a telescopic gunsight to a firearm said system comprising:
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a base for mounting to the firearm, said base having at least one opening for receiving a fastener to secure the base to the firearm, and a dove-tailed external surface feature; and a pair of mounting rings, each having opposed jaws for engaging the dove-tailed external surface feature of the base, and a channel for receiving and engaging the telescopic gunsight therein; wherein at least one of the base and the mounting ring components is formed of an alloy of zinc with about 0.002 to 4.3 weight percent aluminum, about 0.02 to 0.08 weight percent magnesium, and about 0.1 to 3.0 weight percent copper. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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- 14. A system for mounting a scope to a firearm, said system comprising at least one scope ring for coupling the scope to the firearm, said scope ring being formed by a casting process.
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