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  2. Caliber conversion device - Wikipedia

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    Conversions for rifles and carbines of larger caliber, such as the AK-47 or Thompson submachine gun include a rifled insert barrel extending beyond the length of the chamber. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] One exception to the use of a special lightweight bolt was the Colt Service Ace , offered as a complete pistol or as a conversion kit for the M1911.

  3. Glossary of firearms terms - Wikipedia

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    The case will also contain the charge of smokeless gunpowder, or sometimes black powder, and will be topped off by the projectile. Anti-glare: A grooved/textured surface detail found above the barrel to deflect light from affecting target aqquisition. Assault rifle: A service rifle capable of select fire, that fires intermediate cartridges.

  4. Cartridge (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    In addition to case shape, rifle cartridges can also be grouped according to the case dimensions of a cartridge, this is usually referring to the cartridge's overall length (COL), which in turn dictates the minimal receiver size and operating space (bolt travel) needed by the action, into either "mini-action", "short-action", "long-action ...

  5. Safety (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    Some firearms manufactured after the late 1990s and early 2000s include a mandatory integral locking mechanisms that must be deactivated by a unique key before the gun can be fired. These integral locking mechanisms are intended as child-safety devices during unattended storage of the firearm—not as safety mechanisms while carrying.

  6. .303/25 - Wikipedia

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    The .303/25, sometimes known as the .25/303 is a wildcat centrefire rifle cartridge, based on the .303 British, necked down to fire a .257 projectile, originating in Australia in the 1940s as a cartridge for sporterised rifles, particularly on the Lee–Enfield action; similar versions also appeared in Canada around the same time.

  7. Blaser R8 - Wikipedia

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    Blaser R8 Professional featuring a synthetic stock Blaser R8 Professional Success featuring a synthetic thumb-hole stock with non-slip inlays taken down in its traveling case. The Blaser R8 is a German straight-pull rifle known for its radially locking bolt system, modularity and its barrel mounted scope mount manufactured by Blaser. The rifle ...

  8. Barrel threads - Wikipedia

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    The shank length is not always the same at the thread length, which is the case if the insert has a threadless portion (sub-shank) Tenon designates the thread length; Shoulder designates the barrel diameter in front of the thread portion; Unless otherwise mentioned, right hand threads are assumed. Left hand threads are designated "LH".

  9. Hollow-point bullet - Wikipedia

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    The plastic insert initiates the expansion of the bullet by being forced into the hollow cavity upon impact. Plastic inserts in the hollow to provide the same profile for feeding in semiautomatic and automatic weapons as a full-metal-jacketed round but that separate on firing while in flight or in the barrel (such as the German Geco "Action ...