single-action
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of single-action
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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“Upon reassembly, the evidence revolver was found to function properly and in accordance with the operational design of original Colt 1873 single-action revolvers,” wrote Haag, who owns Arizona-based Forensic Science Services Inc.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2023
A single-action gun works by pulling back the hammer until it clicks in place and then squeezing the trigger to release the hammer.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2023
A recent FBI report found that the 45 Long Colt caliber F.LLI Pietta single-action revolver used by Mr. Baldwin on set would not and cannot fire without the trigger being pulled.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2022
It also includes a breakdown of how to properly identify a dummy round and the mechanics of firing a single-action revolver.
From Fox News ● Feb. 16, 2022
According to the newspapers, the Remington single-action is the gunslinger’s pistol of choice, which makes it even more ace.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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