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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 17, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2017
Carmelo Russo, Port Richey, FL (US);
Carmelo Russo, Port Richey, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A bolt carrier for a firearm that includes a rolling element so as to provide improved alignment and reduced friction of the bolt carrier with the upper assembly and buffer tube as the bolt carrier executes a reciprocating motion. The bolt carrier includes a body that is generally cylindrical in shape having a first end and a second end. The body of the bolt carrier includes a first slot and a second slot. The first slot includes an upper opening and a lower opening. The second slot is proximate the second end of the body of the bolt carrier. The second slot includes an upper opening and a lower opening providing access to the interior volume of the second slot. A wheel is rotatably mounted within the second slot. The upper edge and lower edge of the wheel extends beyond the top side and bottom side of the body respectively.