Falling-block action
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A falling-block action is a single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the weapon and is actuated by a lever.
Ruger No. 1 single-shot falling-block rifle in .243 Winchester with custom barrel with action open.
Ruger No. 1
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The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967. it is designed with a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action, where an underlever lowers
Falling-block action
…M1872 Mylonas, Sharps rifle, Farquharson rifle, 1890 Stevens, Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878, Winchester Model 1885, Browning model 1885, Browning M78, the Ruger No. 1, and the Ruger No. 3. Falling-block action military rifles were common in the 19th century. They were replaced for military use by the faster bolt-action…
Sturm, Ruger No. 1 falling block action