Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPS4979869
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A device for use in the humane slaughter of animals comprising a body having a stock and mounting a barrel and breech block. The barrel slidably locates a captive bolt a headed end of which protrudes from the muzzle of the barrel. The breech block is axially movable relative to the body and the bolt is axially movable relative to the breech block. The breech block is provided with a cartridge chamber for a blank cartridge and which communicates with the rear face of the block and the rear end of the barrel behind the bolt. The body supports a fixed firing pin positioned opposite to and axially spaced from the rear face of the block. In operation of the device the cartridge chamber is aligned with the pin and the block is forced rapidly rearwardly by striking the headed end of the bolt against an animals head whereupon the cartridge strikes the pin and the bolt is shot.
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Application Number:
JP12839073A
Publication Date:
August 01, 1974
Filing Date:
November 16, 1973
Export Citation:
International Classes:
A22B3/02; F41C3/00; A22B7/00; (IPC1-7): A22B3/02