The handle is most commonly found on the right side of the firearm, as most of the population is right-handed, although left-handed models are readily available.Ĭommonly known as a "cowboy rifle," the lever-action rifle employs an action which relies on the use of a lever. This forward and backward movement chambers a cartridge, putting it in the "ready" position, and also allows for the extraction of a spent casing or to clear the chamber in the event of a misfire or other obstruction. Single-shots are popular first-time firearms and are often the preferred action for youth guns.īolt-action rifles refer to the action wherein a handle is used to manipulate the internal bolt of the gun. Just as the name suggests, a single-shot will hold and shoot only one single bullet at a time. Rifles are typically available to the civilian market in several different actions: Single-shot, bolt-action, lever-action, pump-action, and semi-automatic.
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