FIREARM Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: weaponry. SUBSTANCE: the light firearm of the rifle type has an assembled barrel, including a group of barrels, each containing a longitudinal set of aerodynamically flown around directed shells and the respective set of projectiles; due to it the assembled barrel has a longitudinal great number or layers of shells with projectiles positioned between them. The weapon is provided with an ignition device for ignition of the projectiles, including simultaneous ignition of the projectiles in the first layer of shells for provision of a shot similar to a small shot. An ignition duct is made in which a longitudinal great number of igniters is placed, it is connected with the respective projectiles through a great number of exhaust ducts. EFFECT: enhanced efficiency of fire. 12 cl, 9 dwg