Bolt — usually refers to a type of fastener.Bolt may refer to:Fasteners* A cap screw, as used in a bolted joint * Screw, a cylindrical threaded fastener * Deadbolt, a kind of locking mechanism * Bolt (climbing), an anchor point used in rock… … Wikipedia
Firearm — A firearm is a tool that projects either single or multiple projectiles at high velocity through a controlled explosion. The firing is achieved by the gases produced through rapid, confined burning of a propellant. This process of rapid burning… … Wikipedia
Firearm action — In firearms terminology, an action is the system of operation used to load rounds and/or seal the breech. In many weapons a breechblock reciprocates in the receiver of the firearm. The term is also used for the physical parts inside the weapon… … Wikipedia
Bolt action — The term bolt action refers to a type of firearm action in which the weapon s bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right hand side of the weapon. As the handle is… … Wikipedia
bolt — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German bolz crossbow bolt, and perhaps to Lithuanian beldėti to beat Date: before 12th century 1. a. a shaft or missile designed to be shot from a crossbow or catapult;… … New Collegiate Dictionary
bolt-action — adjective Date: 1896 of a firearm loaded by means of a manually operated bolt … New Collegiate Dictionary
bolt action — noun A type of firearm action in which the weapons bolt is operated manually by the opening and closing of the breech with a small handle, most commonly placed on the right hand side of the weapon … Wiktionary
bolt action — A firearm in which the breech closure is in line with the bore at all times. It is manually reciprocated to load, unload, and cock and is locked in placed by breech bolt lugs and engaging abutments usually in the receiver … Forensic science glossary
Semi-automatic firearm — A semi automatic, or self loading firearm is a gun that requires only a trigger pull for each round that is fired, unlike a single action revolver, a pump action firearm, a bolt action firearm, or a lever action firearm, which require the shooter … Wikipedia
Improvised firearm — An improvised firearm is a firearm manufactured by someone who is not a regular maker of firearms, such as a firearms manufacturer or a gunsmith, and are typically constructed by adapting existing materials to the purpose. Improvised firearms are … Wikipedia
