MUZZLE-LOADED FIREARM WITH BOLT TRAVEL LIMITATION

摘要

A muzzle-loading firearm having a bolt (16), a receiver (15), a striker (12) mounted in the bolt (16) and a breech plug (13) or other part of the receiver (15) carrying a percussion cap (17) in which the bolt (16) has an extension (19) engageable with the breech plug (13), to prevent inadvertent engagement of the striker (12) and percussion cap (17) when the plug (13) is not properly seated. Further, the bolt extension (19) may prevent bolt locking when the plug (13) is not properly seated.