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Inspired by a hybrid of several technologies — pneumatics, mechanical springs and hydraulics — the semi-automatic rifle produces almost no recoil by transferring that energy into expelling shells and chambering the next rounds.

From Washington Times • Jan. 19, 2023

The standard chambering for the Triple Lock was the .44 Special, although it was also offered in .38/40 and .45 Long Colt.

From Time Magazine Archive

Finally, Benellis are fast, spitting out empties and chambering fresh rounds more quickly than any other auto.

From Time Magazine Archive

Although the .22 Hornet�the only chambering for the single-shot Model 40�is a centerfire cartridge, the rifle employs a modified rimfire action.

From Time Magazine Archive

Let not greediness and chambering overtake me, And give me not over to a shameless mind.

From Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature by Moulton, Richard Green