Action (firearm)
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- For firearm action type, see Firearm action.
The action of a firearm refers to the physical parts that control loading and firing. A reference to the action, as a noun rather than an adjective, refers to the assembly that makes up the fire control group: trigger, sear, bolt, firing pin and other associated parts of the gun's lockwork. When together, these parts are an action assembly. For example, if one were to remove the barrel, stock and magazine from a Bolt-action rifle, they would be left with the action assembly. Replacing the barrel gives a barreled action.
