Cylinder (Revolver)
The rotating part of a revolver holding multiple chambers of ammunition, advancing with each hammer cock or trigger pull.
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Double-Action
A firearm mechanism where pulling the trigger cocks and then releases the hammer (common in some ...
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Handgun
A short-barreled firearm (pistol or revolver) designed for one-handed operation; often requires s...
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Single-Action
A firearm mechanism in which the hammer must be manually cocked before the trigger can release it...
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Auto-Indexing (Revolver)
A revolver feature where cocking the hammer or pulling the trigger automatically rotates the cyli...
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