Robert A Kuehl

Author:

Robert O. Kuehl

ISBN #:

0534188044

Author:

Robert O. Kuehl

ISBN #:

0534368344

US Patent:

49999397, Mar 19, 1991

Filed:

Nov 20, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/439460

Inventors:

Robert R. Reese - Colona IL
Robert A. Kuehl - Davenport IA

Assignee:

Springfield Armory, Inc. - Geneseo IL

International Classification:

F41A 2100

US Classification:

42 40

Abstract:

A breech load pistol and conversion kit which may be adapted to the frame of a semi-automatic pistol, such as a Government 0. 45 pistol. The present invention may provide a modified reinforced slide which is slidably mounted to the pistol frame and is adapted to include a pivotable barrel assembly mounted thereto. The barrel preferably is suitable for target pistol accuracy. The barrel assembly may be pivoted exposing the breech end for single shot loading for target shooting applications. The conventional semi-automatic pistol magazine or clip may be replaced with a modified clip acting as a breech release actuator having a lever mechanism which is operable to release a latch holding the barrel assembly in engagement with the slide. The present invention also provides a pistol with a gas relief port. The present invention further provides a rim ejector for ejecting spent cartridges using a camming action occurring during pivoting of the barrel assembly to a loading position.

US Patent:

56635222, Sep 2, 1997

Filed:

Aug 20, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/110188

Inventors:

Robert Arnold Kuehl - Davenport IA

International Classification:

F41A 1932

US Classification:

89128

Abstract:

The M60 semi-automatic rifle (SAR) is a near clone of the U. S. military M60 machinegun, except the rifle is a modified version of the military gun. The M60 semi-automatic rifle differs functionally because it fires a single round with each pull of the trigger and fires with a closed bolt as opposed to multiple rounds fired with each pull of the trigger and firing from an open bolt of the M60 machinegun. Unique to the M60 SAR is a sear and interupter that travels with the bolt and is readily removable as an assembly, a firing pin that will indent the primer without operating rod assistance, and a design that has the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms approval for sale to Class 1 licensed dealers. The M60 semi-automatic rifle allows the military arms collector to have a functional near clone of the military machinegun without the expense and nuisance of registering a fully automatic machinegun.

US Patent:

49360353, Jun 26, 1990

Filed:

Nov 21, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/439878

Inventors:

Robert R. Reese - Colona IL
Robert A. Kuehl - Davenport IA

Assignee:

Springfield Armory, Inc. - Geneseo IL

International Classification:

F41C 300

US Classification:

42 7080

Abstract:

A breech load pistol conversion kit which may be adapted to the frame of a semi-automatic pistol. A modified slide is slidably mounted to the pistol frame and is adapted to include a pivotal barrel. A lever actuated breech release mechanism is also provided for unlocking and allowing the barrel to pivot. The present invention relates to a safety interface member slidably disposed with respect to the slide and the pistol frame. The member engages and disengages a disconnector in the frame to provide a safety against hammer release when the pistol the breech release mechanism is activated and the pistol is not in a firing position.

US Patent:

49148451, Apr 10, 1990

Filed:

Dec 31, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/139920

Inventors:

Robert R. Reese - Colona IL
Robert A. Kuehl - Davenport IA

Assignee:

Springfield Armory, Inc. - Geneseo IL

International Classification:

F41C 2122

US Classification:

42 40

Abstract:

A breech load pistol and conversion kit which may be adapted to the frame of a semi-automatic pistol, such as a Government 0. 45 pistol. The present invention may provide a modified slide which is slidably mounted to the pistol frame and is adapted to include a pivotable barrel assembly mounted thereto. The barrel preferably is suitable for target pistol accuracy. The barrel assembly may be pivoted exposing the breech end for single shot loading for target shooting applications. The conventional semi-automatic pistol magazine or clip may be replaced with a modified clip acting as a breech release actuator having a lever mechanism which is operable to release a latch holding the barrel assembly in engagement with the slide. The present invention also provides a pistol with a gas relief port. The present invention further provides a rim ejector for ejecting spent cartridges using a camming action occurring during pivoting of the barrel assembly to a loading position.