Firearm with buffer assembly

Abstract

A firearm with buffer assembly has a frame, a bolt assembly operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rearward recoil position, and the bolt assembly including a hydraulic damper assembly. The hydraulic damper assembly may include at least a first portion connected to the bolt assembly. The first portion of the hydraulic damper assembly may be fixed to the bolt assembly such that the first portion does not move with respect to the bolt assembly in response to forces applied in the forward and rearward direction. The entire hydraulic damper assembly may reciprocate with the bolt assembly. The hydraulic damper assembly is operable to provide damping in response to the bolt assembly striking the frame upon reaching the forward battery position and in response to the bolt assembly striking the frame upon reaching the rearward recoil position.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A firearm comprising:
 a frame;   a bolt assembly operable to reciprocate with respect to the frame between a forward battery position and a rearward recoil position; and   the bolt assembly including a hydraulic damper assembly associated with the bolt to reciprocate with the bolt.