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bolt actionType of breech mechanism that was key to developing an effective repeating rifle. It combines the firing pin, a spring, and an extractor, all housed in or attached to the bolt. A projecting handle with a round knob moves the bolt back and forth. As the bolt is thrust forward, it pushes a cartridge into the chamber and cocks the piece. The trigger releases the spring-driven firing pin inside the bolt. After firing, the extractor on the head of the bolt removes the spent cartridge and ejects it. The bolt then moves a new cartridge from the magazine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Back then; the strength of the Corps was less than 20,000, smaller than the New York City Police Department, and the Marine weapon of choice was the reliable bolt-action . The guns - two semiautomatic assault-style rifles, four shotguns, four bolt-action military surplus rifles as well as . His great-grandfather Finck would indeed love to see how naturally and authoritatively Alex handles the old Remington bolt-action rifle. |
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