An action in which a top hinged breechblock pivots up and forward to open. Locking on this action is accomplished by a cam located at the rear of the breechblock that fits into a mating recess (e.g., 1873 Springfield). Also known as a cam lock.
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An action in which a top hinged breechblock pivots up and forward to open. Locking on this action is accomplished by a cam located at the rear of the breechblock that fits into a mating recess (e.g., 1873 Springfield). Also known as a cam lock.
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