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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2024
Smith & Wesson Inc., Springfield, MA (US);
Simon M. Muska, Enfield, CT (US);
Smith & Wesson Inc., Maryville, TN (US);
Abstract
An assembly for holding a bolt of a firearm in an open position is disclosed. The assembly comprises a bolt catch pivotable about a first axis toward and away from a catching position. In the catching position, a portion of the bolt catch is within a path of travel of the bolt. A follower transfer adapter is pivotable about a second axis. The follower transfer adapter includes an engagement portion that is configured to engage a follower of a magazine. Optionally, the follower transfer adapter includes an overhang lip that extends transversely to the longitudinal axis of the firearm and into a path of travel of the follower to define the engagement portion. The engagement portion is positioned between the second axis and the bolt catch along the longitudinal axis of the firearm. A linkage transfers rotational movement of the follower transfer adapter to rotation of the bolt catch.