FIREARM WITH FOLDING BUTT END Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: small arms, in particular small-sized arms comfortable in carriage and keeping. SUBSTANCE: firearm comprises a receiver, hinged-joining with butt end, barrel, sighting device, the butt plate is arranged in axis for movement in longitudinal direction relative to the butt base under the action of spring located in this axis and resting with its ends on the base and butt plate. The free end of the butt plate enters the recess on the sighting device that has a lug providing for its fixing. An opening is made on the top for convenience of release. EFFECT: prevented accidental release in folded condition, enhanced convenience in use. 2 cl, 3 dwg