action, top-break

A top-break action is a gun design where the action contains a hinge-pin below the barrel assembly. This allows the barrel assembly to pivot forward and away from the breech block to unlock.

aka:

    • break-open action
    • tip-up action

related:

    • action, under-lever
    • lug, barrel
    • underbolt
    • top extension

guns that use a top-break action:

    • . . .

 

Footnotes / Sources:

“Glossary ⇒.” Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute. Ed. SAAMI’s Technical Committee. Web. 15-18 Jan. 2011.

 

Question:

    • Do you know of a gun that uses a top-break action?

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