falling block
falling block · falling blocks
A single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in…A single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the rifle and actuated by a lever.
Meaning
1 sensesA single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the rifle and actuated by a lever.
Forms
plural: falling blocks| Singular | falling block |
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