Robert A Reese

US Patent:

D361736, Feb 20, 1990

Filed:

May 29, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/055777

Inventors:

Robert R. Reese - Colona IL

Assignee:

Springfield Armory, Inc. - Geneseo IL

US Classification:

D16130

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:

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.