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Terminology & Nomenclature
Lever Action
Note: The Lever action is utilized in the design and function of rifles, shotguns and pistols. This illustration exhibits the primary characteristics of a rifle. Although most component parts are applicable in a revised configuration to both the shotgun and pistol categories, relatively few representative models exist in those categories.
Group Callout Schedule [a]
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Group |
Description |
|---|---|
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Group (1) |
Three magazine configurations available on this type action. |
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Group (2) |
Two ejection port configurations are available in this group. |
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Group (3) |
Two buttstock appointments appear on the available models. |
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Group callouts identify various configurations of a specific component which may be incorporated in the function of the various models employing the lever action in their design. However, only one type component from each callout group will appear on any given subject firearm.