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Revolving Action Firearms

Revolving Action: The revolving action takes its name from a revolving cylinder containing a number of cartridge chambers. One chamber at a time lines up with the barrel as the firearm is fired. Revolving cylinders may rotate either clockwise or counter-clockwise, depending on the manufacturer. This type of action is usually found on handguns but may be found on some older rifles.

  • Revolving actions are referred to as either “single action” or “double action.”

    • Single Action: Will fire only after the hammer has been cocked manually.
    • Double Action: Pulling the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer. A double-action revolver typically also can be hammer-cocked like a single-action revolver.
  • You must check the chamber visually to ensure it is unloaded.



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