EP1734330A1 - Mounting device for a telescopic sight - Google Patents

Abstract

The telescopic sight mounting for small arms comprises a base and an adjuster. It is fastened in place by a swiveling latch (50) with a locking section (51) which fits into a corresponding recess. An independent claim is included for small arms, especially rifles, fitted with the mounting.

Description

The invention relates to a mounting device for a riflescope or the like, in particular on a firearm, consisting of a mounting body and arranged on the mounting body alignment elements, wherein the mounting device can be fastened by a fastening device to the firearm.

A generic mounting device is known for example from the published patent application 103 58 666 of the applicant. Here, the fastening device is designed such that an alignment is held on a carriage guide and the Fixing the mounting body, the movably mounted alignment element is moved against the fixed alignment. It is thus exerted a fastening force acting between the two alignment elements. The movable alignment element is guided on a thread, whereby the mounting or dismounting of the mounting body with this device is very expensive.

The present invention has set itself the task of providing a mounting device that is as easy as possible to use for the user.

This object is achieved by a mounting device in which a provided with clamping wings pivot lever is provided as a fastening device, which engages in a corresponding undercut.

The significant advantage of the invention is that only one movable part is necessary for attachment. The pivot lever is to operate for the user of a suitably equipped firearm, for example with a thumb. The mounting device is placed on the firearm, such that the alignment elements are supported on the corresponding region of the firearm and at least one clamping wing of the pivot lever at least in opposition reaches at least one undercut. By pivoting the pivot lever then engages the or the clamping wing in the undercut / s. In order to avoid distortion as possible, which under certain circumstances leads to deviations in the use of a riflescope, it is generally advantageous to pay attention to a symmetrical structure of the mounting device. In particular, the fastening parts, ie where appropriate holding forces are generated or supported, are conveniently arranged symmetrically. This also results in that preferably two in the locked state symmetrical to the run arranged clamping wings cooperate with corresponding undercuts.

In this context, the alignment serves on the one hand for aligning the mounting body on the weapon, so it facilitates the assembly or guidance, on the other hand, the alignment element afterwards but also supports the mounting body on the weapon in a suitable manner.

In a preferred variant of the invention it is provided that the longitudinal axes of the alignment elements are parallel to each other. The alignment elements serve to support the mounting body on the firearm. They ultimately form the actual contact surface of the mounting body on the weapon. The alignment element is for example a plane or correspondingly shaped, for example, curved surface. But it may also be a pen or bolt-like configuration.

Since the longitudinal axes of the alignment are parallel to each other, results in a neat, exact connection direction without leading to a terminal.

Furthermore, it is advantageous that the fastening force resulting from the pivoting lever during assembly is parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the alignment element. It follows that the fastening forces are absorbed and transmitted in an optimal manner by the alignment elements.

Conveniently, the fastening device is arranged between two alignment elements. This results in a space-saving, but also mechanically stable arrangement.

It is particularly advantageous if the fastening force in the center of gravity or in the vicinity of the center of gravity of the mounting body this attacks. This achieves the best possible, because the same distribution of fastening forces on the individual alignment elements. It has proven to be advantageous if the point of application of the fastening force is slightly forward, towards the running end offset.

Advantageously, the fastening device is part of the mounting device and the undercut provided on the firearm. Such a design results in that the fastening device is not provided on the weapon itself, so the weapon so therefore has no protruding parts and the weapon is therefore very slim building.

Of course, another variant is possible, such that the fastening device is arranged on the firearm and the mounting device carries the undercut. This reverse principle also belongs to the invention in the same way. For such an arrangement, only appropriate fastening devices are needed on the weapon, the mounting body itself is designed according to simpler.

Conveniently, it has been found that it is sufficient if the mounting device has three alignment elements. As described, the alignment elements, for example, pin or bolt-like design and arranged on the mounting body. But it is also possible that the mounting device has corresponding receiving troughs as alignment elements. The arrangement of three alignment elements, for example, in a symmetrical, acute-angled triangle arrangement, results in a geometrically absolutely defined storage. In particular, geometric refinement is avoided by such an embodiment, which is difficult to control. If, for example, four alignment elements were provided, then these alignment elements must be oriented exactly to one another so that no rocking or wobbling occurs during assembly.

Even if a variant with more than three alignment elements also belongs to the invention, the variant with three alignment elements is characterized by its simplicity and exact geometrical certainty particularly.

Preferably, the alignment elements are arranged symmetrically viewed in the direction of travel. First of all, such a refinement results in a harmonious overall impression of the mounting device or firearm thus equipped. In addition, however, such an arrangement is also favorable for the transmission of forces, since thus the respective alignment elements, if, for example, the fastening device is arranged on the longitudinal axis, are each claimed the same. Conveniently, the fastening device is arranged on the longitudinal axis of the barrel.

Preferably, it is proposed to arrange in the running direction at the rear end of the mounting body two alignment elements. In this case, only one alignment element is arranged at the front end of the mounting body. The entire arrangement is realized symmetrically such that the triangle defined by the alignment elements is located exactly on the axis of symmetry defined by the barrel or the barrel axis. In addition to the mechanical advantages or stability advantages, such an arrangement is also very comfortable to handle, since the mounting device which carries the scope is preferably located centrally on the barrel or closure box of the firearm and then the / aligning / e cooperates with the firearm accordingly such that the mounting body is already aligned and held in position. It then simply takes place only the folding of the pivot lever and the assembly of the mounting body is completely done with only one hand in a short time.

Conveniently, it has been found that the alignment element is provided with a spherical or spherical shell surface. The alignment element is provided on the mounting body and cooperates with a suitably equipped area of the firearm. If, for example, the alignment element is equipped with a spherical surface, for example realized as a ball pin, then the weapon has a corresponding cutout, which in turn has the shape of a spherical shell, in order to give a rich, surface interaction with the ball surface of the alignment element. This results in a positive connection and a guide between the mounting body and the weapon, at the same time a very large contact surface is formed, whereby the respective surface pressure loads are reduced. This makes it possible to dispense with a special hardening of the materials, which would otherwise be necessary under appropriate pressure loads under certain circumstances. This reduces the cost of manufacturing the mounting device according to the invention.

In the variant where the alignment is equipped with a spherical surface, so for example the ball stud, remain on the weapon only corresponding ball pans that do not disturb visually and in particular form no otherwise protruding elements.

According to the principle of kinematic reversal, however, the invention also includes such embodiments in which corresponding pins or bolts project on the weapon, which then engage in corresponding recesses in the mounting body. These recesses are skillfully formed as spherical shells or ball pans. From this, the same advantages are obtained as described above.

Preferably, it is provided that the ball stud is flattened below. Such a configuration reduces the risk of jamming or incomplete insertion of the Ball stud in the associated ball socket. Due to the flattening of the ball pin is free at the bottom and impurities that usually collect below, do not immediately interfere with the assembly or the functionality of the mounting device according to the invention.

It is advantageously provided that the ball stud in the upper shaft region has a slightly smaller diameter than in the lower sphere region. By such a configuration it is achieved that the uppermost edge of the hemisphere is not loaded. In this context, of course, it should be noted that not a complete ball connects to the bolt, but due to the insertion of a maximum of one hemisphere is effective. Due to the design, as described, but the upper edge of this hemisphere is relieved.

It is advantageous that the alignment element, in particular all alignment elements, is fixedly arranged on the mounting device / are. The mounting body has corresponding receptacles in which the alignment elements, for example as ball pins or ball shafts, are used and reliably secured. For the use of the mounting device, the alignment with respect to the mounting body, in contrast to the prior art, must not be moved. Of course, this fixed connection increases the stability, but also the accuracy of the whole arrangement.

In a preferred variant of the invention, it is provided that the alignment element located in front in the direction of travel be larger, in particular equipped with a larger diameter, than the other alignment elements arranged at the rear. This also results in that the cutout on the weapon, which serves to receive the alignment element (if this is designed as a ball pin), is larger. Such a configuration serves to accommodate the recoil.

As described, it is advantageous if the fastening device is arranged between the alignment elements or next to them. The result is a stable arrangement as possible, when the distance between the alignment elements to each other is as large as possible and they are arranged as possible in the end regions of the mounting body. By contrast, the fastening device is preferably arranged rather centrally or centrally, whereby the best possible uniform distribution of the force is achieved. But it is also possible to form the fastening device cooperatively with at least one alignment element. For example, it is possible that an alignment element builds relatively large area and is coupled to the fastening device. Such an arrangement could, for example, be designed like a tension bolt. The advantage of such an arrangement is in particular that this saves space. At the same time, with a correspondingly large-area configuration of the alignment element, a stable connection is produced.

It is also advantageous if the fastening device comprises a threaded sleeve. In particular, it is provided that the pivot lever is mounted in the threaded sleeve and thus the threaded sleeve allows a position adjustment of the fastening device. It is provided that the threaded sleeve is incorporated in the mounting body, or is arranged on the weapon. Both variants are part of the invention. Conveniently, the arrangement is carried out by the mounting body, whereby it follows that the threaded sleeve is adjustable in its position relative to the mounting body. By a corresponding clamping pin, the threaded sleeve is also fixed. The threaded sleeve in turn receives the pivot lever, this is a corresponding internal thread provided on the sleeve. The fastening force is derived via the thread pitch of this internal thread. The arrangement is such that this is adjustable. In an analogous manner, such an arrangement also on the weapon feasible, whereby the fastening device is also adjustable and fixable.

Furthermore, the use of the threaded sleeve or a threaded bushing, that the suit of the mounting device can be adjusted continuously. Cleverly, the threaded bushing is equipped with a left-hand thread to prevent unintentional unscrewing.

Cleverly, it is proposed according to the invention that the undercut is arranged on a locking plate. The locking plate may consist of appropriately hardened material, without the entire weapon or the entire mounting body, depending on where the locking plate is arranged to form from correspondingly expensive material.

The locking plate is therefore located either on the weapon (as preferred), or on the mounting body. At the weapon (or on the mounting body) while a corresponding recess is provided to form the undercut in cooperation with the locking plate. Of course, it is possible to work out the undercut from the solid, so for example to mill out. This too is within the meaning of the invention. The locking plate is screwed separately and in turn consists of one or more elements. Of course, it is possible to mill them in the lock box or on the barrel.

In order to avoid unintentional pivoting back of the pivot lever, a safety lever for the fastening device is provided in a further development of the invention. Conveniently, the safety lever acts directly on the pivot lever, but the safety lever can also act elsewhere on the fastening device to an unintentional To avoid opening the mounting device safely. Cleverly secures the safety lever, the pivot lever in the locked position such that a releasable catch holds the pivot lever. The safety lever in turn is pivotally mounted and has the catch on. He cooperates with a corresponding locking surface of the pivot lever to hold this. To ensure that the safety lever engages the pivot lever, the safety lever is spring-mounted, with a small pivoting range is already sufficient for the safety lever.

In a preferred variant it is provided that the safety lever and the pivot lever are arranged in the secured, locked position close to each other or adjacent. Of course, the arrangement is chosen so that the safety lever does not release at the same time when actuated the pivot lever. Before actuation of the pivot lever then still the safety lever must be moved accordingly to rule out a malfunction if possible. A possible adjacent arrangement but facilitates the disassembly of the mounting body, since only one catch must be solved and then the pivot lever to release the clamping wings of the undercut is zurückzuschwenken.

For a good guidance of the male object, the riflescope or the like, the mounting body has a receiving groove.

In this case, the receiving groove is at the top of the mounting body, whereas the alignment are arranged on the underside of the mounting body, ie on the side facing away from the receiving groove.

The object of the invention is of course by a corresponding firearm, which with a mounting device such equipped, solved solved. In the mounting device, the corresponding calibration devices for the scope are then provided. The mounting device according to the invention ensures that in place of the aiming over the sight and grain in a simple, fast way, a riflescope on the firearm, in particular a rifle, is mounted, with the installation of the mounting device according to the invention already set the exact by simply mounting the mounting body Scope is available. The arrangement is such that the entire mounting device with one hand and the pivot lever is even operated only with one finger. The other hand is holding the rifle. The rifle does not have to be put out of hand. The entire assembly process takes only a few seconds and can be reproduced as desired, always with the same accuracy. Especially the one-hand or "one-thumb" operation is a great advantage of the invention. The whole is accompanied by a correspondingly high stability of the arrangement, due to the configuration of the preferably spherical alignment elements. The arrangement is very low building, in order to achieve that the rifle scope is as close to the barrel axis. It is also provided to provide the alignment elements replaceable on the mounting body, whereby it is possible to change the length of the alignment and thus adjust the position and height of the mounting body on the weapon.

Furthermore, the mounting device according to the invention is easy to produce. The mounting body itself is easy to produce by its elongated configuration, for example, from the solid by chip machining, in the trained as a ball pin alignment elements corresponding sockets are used. The production cost for this is low.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the firearm has a closure box and the closure box carries the locking plate with the undercut. As described, the locking plate of correspondingly stable, and hardened material, it being sufficient to form only this locking plate according to high quality. Advantageously, then, for example, the closure box can be made in the rest of light metal, which affects the processing but also the weight of the gun according to the invention low.

Of course, the invention also provides the opportunity to arrange the locking plate on the barrel. Such a variant is part of the invention. Conveniently, the closure box or the barrel corresponding ball cups for receiving the alignment formed as a ball stud alignment elements.

Also, the fastening device is preferably located on the mounting body and is part of the mounting device, whereby a very slim, elegant weapon is created because there are no protruding parts on this.

The closure box has a longitudinal (parallel to the barrel) running bridge. This bridge preferably receives the locking plate. The bridge is able to spring with respect to the closure box something, or acts as a spring, so that the mounting body is always under a constant voltage. The attachment device attempts to pull the bridge portion up against this spring force. This results in a secure, reliable connection of the mounting body to the actual weapon.

Fig. 1:

eine Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Schußwaffe,

Fig. 2a und 2b:

je eine Draufsicht auf die erfindungsgemäße Montagevorrichtung in geöffneter (Fig. 2a) beziehungsweise geschlossener (Fig. 2b) Stellung,

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die erfindungsgemäße Montagevorrichtung von der Seite,

Fig. 4a und 4b:

den Schwenkhebel der erfindungsgemäßen Montagevorrichtung in der Ansicht (Fig. 4a) und Draufsicht (Fig. 4b),

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Frontansicht des Montagekörpers der erfindungsgemäßen Montagevorrichtung,

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je in einer Schnittdarstellung die erfindungsgemäße Schußwaffe mit geschlossener Montagevorrichtung (Fig. 6a) beziehungsweise geöffneter Montagevorrichtung (Fig. 7a),

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jeweils in einer Draufsicht die erfindungsgemäße Schußwaffe mit geöffneter Montagevorrichtung (Fig. 7b) beziehungsweise geschlossener Montagevorrichtung (Fig. 6b).

In the drawing, the invention is shown schematically. Show it:

Fig. 1:

a top view of a firearm according to the invention,

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depending on a plan view of the mounting device according to the invention in the open (Fig. 2a) or closed (Fig. 2b) position,

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the mounting device according to the invention from the side,

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the pivot lever of the mounting device according to the invention in the view (Fig. 4a) and plan view (Fig. 4b),

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Front view of the mounting body of the mounting device according to the invention,

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each in a sectional view of the firearm according to the invention with a closed mounting device (FIG. 6a) or an opened mounting device (FIG. 7a), FIG.

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in each case in a plan view, the firearm according to the invention with open mounting device (Fig. 7b) or closed mounting device (Fig. 6b).

In Fig. 1 the closure box 1 of a firearm according to the invention is shown from above. In the embodiment shown here, the locking plate 3 is incorporated in the closure box 1. The closure box 1 has a centrally arranged Bridge 10 on. On the left and right of this bridge 10 free cuts are provided, for example, to insert cartridges. The weft direction is upwards. The bridge 10 is arranged centrally or symmetrically with respect to the imaginary axle. The imaginary axis of symmetry cuts through the upper ball socket 12, which serves as a receptacle for a not shown alignment element.

The locking plate 3 is preferably arranged symmetrically to the running axis. It is flush mounted and fixed in the bridge of the closure box. The attachment is done with screws.

The locking plate 3 has a recess 30 in which engages the clamping wing of the safety lever.

The locking plate is arranged fairly centrally on the bridge. At the other end of the bridge, where the closure box widened again, two symmetrically arranged, smaller ball cups 11 are provided. They are smaller in size than the ball socket 12 in the front area.

In Fig. 2a, the mounting device is shown. It consists essentially of the mounting body 4, which is shown in Fig. 2b from above. The mounting body 4 has a receiving groove 40 which is longitudinally oriented parallel to the barrel. The alignment elements 2 are arranged on the mounting body 4 front and rear. The pivot lever of the fastening device 5 is arranged on the underside of the mounting body, the pivot lever 50 is rotatably mounted in the loose socket 56 or threaded sleeve 56. The loose socket 56 is screwed into the mounting body 4 and protected by the threaded pin 57 from twisting. The arrangement is chosen so that the position of the pivot lever 50 by the position of the sleeve 56 is adjustable.

The pivot lever 50 is shown in Fig. 4a, 4b. The pivoting lever 50 is rotatable about the axis of rotation 52, defined by the thread of the sleeve 56. The pivoting range 55 is preferably about 90 °, but according to the invention is provided, the pivoting range between 60 ° and 120 ° or even between 40 ° and 170 °. Such angular ranges still allow one-hand or one-finger operation. A swivel range of 90 °, however, has proven itself by the special, simple operation.

The pivot lever 50 is rotatably mounted with its upper portion, for example in the bush 56. In the lower region of the clamping wing 51 is provided, which cooperates with the undercut.

In Fig. 2a, the clamping wing 51 is clearly visible. Strictly speaking, two clamping wings are provided, which are arranged on the left and right in the open position shown here.

In Fig. 2a, the safety lever 6 is shown in the left area. It consists of an elongated, pivotable about the pivot bearing 62 in a small area elongated body, the end carries the catch 61. The latch 61 cooperates with the latching surface 54, which is provided on the pivot lever 50, together. For adjustment purposes, the position and / or the length of the catch 61 is adjustable. In the secured position (FIG. 2 b), the pivoting lever 50 is located between the detent 61 and the actuating region 63. By actuating the actuating region 63, the securing lever 6 is pressed down about the pivot bearing 62 and the detent 61 releases the detent surface 54.

The interaction of the clamping wings 51 with the undercut 31 can be clearly seen in particular in FIGS. 6a and 7a. In the right figure 7a, the open position is shown, the two clamping wings 51 are behind each other and are for a for Example vertical movement freely, that is, the mounting body can be removed from the closure box 1. The designed as a ball stud 20 alignment elements 2 are in a correspondingly shaped cutouts of the closure box.

In Fig. 6b, however, the pivot lever 50 is pivoted by 90 °. The two clamping wings 51 are now transversely and engage under the locking plate 3 in the undercuts 31. In this position, the mounting body is fixedly arranged on the closure box 1.

The claims now filed with the application and later are attempts to formulate without prejudice to the attainment of further protection.

If, on closer examination, in particular also of the relevant prior art, it appears that one or the other feature is beneficial for the purpose of the invention, but not of decisive importance, it is of course already desired to formulate such a feature , in particular in the main claim, no longer having.

The references cited in the dependent claims indicate the further development of the subject matter of the main claim by the features of the respective subclaim. However, these are not to be understood as a waiver of obtaining independent, objective protection for the features of the dependent claims.

Features that have hitherto been disclosed only in the description may be claimed in the course of the method as of essential importance to the invention, for example to distinguish from the prior art.

Features which have been disclosed only in the description, or also individual features of claims comprising a plurality of features, may at any time be included in the first claim for distinction from the prior art, even if such features are associated with others Characteristics were mentioned or achieve particularly favorable results in connection with other features.

Claims (20)

Mounting device for a telescopic sight or the like, in particular on a firearm, consisting of a mounting body and arranged on the mounting body alignment elements, wherein the mounting device is fastened by a fastening device on the firearm, characterized in that as a fastening device (5) with at least one clamping wing ( 51) provided pivot lever (50) is provided which engages in a corresponding undercut (31). Mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the longitudinal axes of the alignment elements (2) are parallel to each other. Mounting device according to one or both of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening force resulting from the pivoting lever (50) during assembly is parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the alignment element (2). Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device (5) between two alignment elements (2) or the fastening device (5) is arranged on the axis of symmetry of the barrel and / or the fastening force in the center of gravity or in the vicinity of the center of gravity of the mounting body (4) acts on this. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device (5) is part of the mounting device and the undercut (31) is arranged on the firearm and / or the fastening device (5) is arranged on the firearm and the mounting device the Undercut (31) carries. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting device comprises three alignment elements (2) and / or the alignment elements (2) are arranged symmetrically viewed in the direction of travel. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized by a pivoting region (55) of the pivoting lever (50) of 40 ° to 170 °, preferably 60 ° to 120 °. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that seen in the running direction at the rear end of the mounting body (4) two alignment elements (2, 20) are arranged and / or the alignment element (2) is equipped with a spherical or spherical shell surface and / or the alignment element (2) is designed as a ball socket or ball stud. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the ball stud (20) is flattened at the bottom and / or the ball stud (20) has a slightly smaller diameter in the upper shaft region than in the lower sphere region and / or the aligning element (FIG. 2) larger, in particular equipped with a larger diameter than the other alignment elements (2). Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the alignment element (2), in particular all alignment elements (2), is fixedly arranged on the mounting device / and / or the fastening device (5) is arranged next to the alignment element (2) and / or the fastening device (5) cooperates with at least one alignment element (2). Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device (5) comprises a threaded sleeve (56) and / or the threaded sleeve (56) adjustable in position with respect to the mounting body (4) or the weapon and optionally from fixable is and / or the undercut (31) on a locking plate (3) is arranged. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a securing lever (6) for the fastening device (5) is provided and / or the securing lever (6) secures the pivoting lever (50) in the locking position by a releasable catch (61 ) holds the pivoting lever (50) and / or the length and / or position of the catch is adjustable. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the securing lever (6) is spring-assisted and / or the securing lever (6) and the pivot lever (5) are arranged close to each other or adjacent in the secured, locked position and / or Locking lever (6) carries a cooperating with the catch (61) locking surface (54) and / or the mounting body (4) has a receiving groove (40) for the scope or the like. Mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving groove (40) is arranged on the side facing away from the alignment element (2) of the mounting body (4). Firearm, in particular a rifle with a mounting device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 14. Firearm according to Claim 15, characterized in that the firearm has a closure box (1) and the closure box (1) carries the locking plate (3) with the undercut (31) and / or the firearm has a barrel and the barrel guides the locking plate (3 ) with the undercut (31) carries. Firearm according to one or both of the preceding claims 15 and 16, characterized in that the closure box (1) or the barrel has ball sockets (11, 12) for receiving the alignment elements (2) formed as ball pins (20). Firearm according to one or more of the preceding claims 15 to 17, characterized in that the Locking plate (3) in a bridge (10) of the closure box (1) is arranged and / or the bridge (10) with respect to the closure box (1) is able to spring. Firearm according to one or more of the preceding claims 15 to 18, characterized in that the closure box (1) is made of light metal. Firearm according to one or more of the preceding claims 15 to 19, characterized in that the fastening force resulting from the pivoting lever (6) acts in parallel or substantially paralle to the connecting direction between the mounting body (4) and the firearm.

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