Meaning Of The Word Single-action

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single-action in American English
designating a firearm whose hammer must be cocked by hand before each shot
adjective: requiring the cocking of the hammer before firing each shot

single-action in British English
noun: (of a firearm) requiring the hammer to be cocked by hand before firing

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