SELF-LOADING GRENADE LAUNCHER Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC F41A1/00 F41A3/78 

FIELD: weapons.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to weapons, namely to grenade launcher with moving barrel and consisting of casing and striker with spring. Striker and barrel are coupled via accelerator representing a bell crank wit arms ration making at least 3:1. Striker rear end and barrel rear face have ledges to accommodate with said accelerator during automatic operation before inserting grenade into barrel. Spring-loaded barrel retainer can move up and down driven by said spring and lock barrel backstroke after barrel comes to front position.

EFFECT: ease of use, higher rate of fire.

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