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Manohonor Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Lever-action

Hi,

A man is talking about the gun he's holding in his hands:


"This, ladies and gentlemen,
the 73 lever-action..."

What does 73 LEVER-ACTION mean?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

' 'Lever action' is the method of cocking the hammer (which bears the firing pin) before the trigger can be pulled in order to release it and strike the cap, thus firing the bullet. A lever action is just that-- a mechanical metal lever that is opened and then closed in order to set the hammer, eject the spent cartridge from the firing chamber and place a new round into the chamber, all at the same time. Neat, eh?

— Mister Micawber

  • ' 'Lever action' is the method of cocking the hammer (which bears the firing pin) before the trigger can be pulled in order to release it and strike the cap, thus firing the bullet.
  • A lever action is just that-- a mechanical metal lever that is opened and then closed in order to set the hammer, eject the spent cartridge from the firing chamber and place a new round into the chamber, all at the same time.
  • Neat, eh?
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'The famous Winchester Model 73 lever action rifle.'

'Lever action' is the method of cocking the hammer (which bears the firing pin) before the trigger can be pulled in order to release it and strike the cap, thus firing the bullet. A lever action is just that-- a mechanical metal lever that is opened and then closed in order to set the hammer, eject the spent cartridge from the firing
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