1. Field:
The invention relates to small, single action revolvers and more particularly to improved means for releasably locking the rotatable cylinders within the frames of such revolvers.
2. State of the Art:
Revolvers of various sizes and shapes are well known in the art. In almost all these revolvers means are provided for removably securing the rotatable cylinder in proper position in the frame of the revolver. With conventional, large size hand guns, the cylinder lock can be rather easily accommodated and various cams or levers can be used to releasably lock the cylinder axis pin in engagement with the frame of the revolver cylinder in proper sequence during cocking of the hammer. An example of cylinder lock for such conventional revolvers is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 2,733,529, issued to William B. Ruger on Feb. 6, 1956.
In smaller sized revolvers it is much more difficult to properly position all the actuating components, and the size of the components must often be greatly reduced. The reduced size of the components often results in a weakening thereof which may cause early failure of the revolver.
Objectives:
The principal objective of the present invention is to provide an improved compact means for releasably locking the cylinder of a small sized revolver in rotatable position within the frame of the revolver.
Another objective is to provide a simplified locking mechanism that is of inherently durable construction.