1) Old-type firearm
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Usually referring to a pistol or revolver, single-action is when the hammer is pulled back manually by the shooter to fire the shot. See also double-action.
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The typical fly reel wherein a single turn of the handle causes one turn of the reel spool. This is distinguished from the multiplier reel where a single turn of the handle causes multiple turns of the spool and makes it easier to retrieve line. Almost all high quality fly reels are single action.
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1. (Handguns) More sensitive trigger firing mechanism, weapon must already be cocked. 2. (Rifle) A bolt-action weapon requiring manual recocking between each shot.
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The typical fly reel wherein a single turn of the handle causes one turn of the reel spool. This is distinguished from the multiplier reel where a single turn of the handle causes multiple turns of the spool and makes it easier to retrieve line. Almost all high quality fly reels are single action.
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An action type, typical on handguns, where the hammer must be cocked manually prior to each shot (if it be a revolver) or prior to the first shot with an already loaded chamber and de-cocked hammer (if it be a semi-automatic).
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Single-action is a classification of firearms in which the firer manually retracts the hammer to cock it which simultaneously causes the cylinder to rotate. A subsequent squeeze of the trigger is then required to discharge the shot. In a pistol, the term single-action indicates that the hammer must be cocked before each shot. This is usually done a...
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A reel where the handle is attached directly to the spool, without the aid of gears.
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The typical fly reel wherein a single turn of the handle causes one turn of the reel spool. This is distinguished from the multiplier reel where a single turn of the handle causes multiple turns of the spool and makes it easier to retrieve line. Almost all high quality fly reels are single action.
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