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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 04, 1998
Rudolf Brandl, Dornhan, DE;
Heinz Matt, Oberndorf, DE;
Heckler & Koch GmbH, , DE;
Abstract
A multipurpose weapon having a self-loading large-caliber self-loading rifle module or section and an assault weapon module or section attached to the front portion of the large caliber rifle is provided. A first trigger assembly of the large-caliber rifle is positioned for operation by a trigger hand of the user of the weapon, while a second trigger assembly of the assault weapon module is configured for operation by the non-trigger hand of the user. Alternatively, the assault weapon section or module can be equipped with a trigger that is selectively operable to fire either the assault weapon module or the large-caliber rifle module. Additionally, a detachable secondary module comprising a grip module which includes a grip and a trigger can alternatively be attached to the large-caliber module.