Folding buttstock for firearms with recoil assemblies contained within the buttstock

Abstract

Certain embodiments described herein are directed to a folding buttstock assembly that comprises collars that can reversibly engage each other. In some instances, one or more collars may comprise a gasket to reduce the likelihood of debris entering into the components of the buttstock assembly or firearm components. In other instances, a wiper or cleaning device may be present to remove debris during operation of the weapon.

1 . An apparatus, comprising:
 means for attaching a first collar and a second collar, the first collar coupled to a first buffer tube, and the second collar coupled to a second buffer tube; and   means for narrowing a circumference of the first collar when the first collar and the second collar are not mated.