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automatic
An automatic firearm is an auto-loading firearm that continuously chambers and fires rounds when the trigger mechanism is actuated. The action of an automatic firearm is capable of harvesting the excess energy released from a previous discharge to feed a new ammunition round into the chamber, and then ignite the propellant and discharge the projectile (either bullet, shots or slug) by delivering a hammer/striker impact on the primer.
If both the feeding and ignition procedures are automatically cycled, the weapon will be considered "fully automatic" and will fire continuously as long as the trigger is kept depressed and the ammunition feeding (either from a magazine or a belt) remains available. In contrast, a firearm is considered "semi-automatic" if it only automatically cycles to chamber new rounds (i.e. self-loading) but does not automatically fire off the shot unless the user manually resets (usually by releasing) and re-actuates the trigger, so only one round gets discharged with each individual trigger-pull. A burst-fire firearm is an "in-between" of fully and semi-automatic firearms, firing a brief continuous "burst" of multiple rounds with each trigger-pull, but then will require a manual re-actuation of the trigger to fire another burst.
Although all semi-automatic, burst-fire, and fully automatic firearms are "automatic" in the technical sense, the terms "automatic weapon" and "automatic firearm" are used to describe fully automatic firearms. Use of more specific terms such as "full-auto", "semi-auto" or "burst-firing" can help avoid confusion. Automatic weapons that can switch between the aforementioned firing modes are known as selective fire weapons.
Automatic firearms are further defined by the type of cycling principles used, such as recoil operation, blowback, blow-forward or gas operation.
So, you want to go to Normandy and see the neat stuff in the museums there? Okay, my wife and I traveled to Normandy in May, just before the big rush for the 75th anniversary of the invasion. I like museums but they bore my wife to death. She is tolerant; I did the Normandy museums solo. I...
For sale is a used Bauer Automatic in .25 ACP / 6.35㎜. This is a modern copy of the Baby Browning, but made in stainless steel. It has some minor handling marks, but is mechanically sound. It comes with one magazine. This is a very small handgun and is easy to conceal.
To get an idea...
I watched several youtube videos about this outstanding replica by Umarex and decided to purchase one. I have run about 200 bb's through it and it has proven to be better than advertised. However, I've got so many hobbies that keep me from using this that I thought I'd sell it or trade it for a...
RUGER P-85 Automatic Pistol Caliber 9 x 19mm $400.
This pistol was purchased in Pennsylvania on March 3, 1989. It is still brand new in its original locking case. It has never been fired / used / or played with by anyone. It comes with its original paperwork and instruction manual along with...
Colt 45 ACP 1911, mfg. 1917 I have had this gun for over 30 years just living in my safe, I never even shot it. its just over 100 years old. ftf in WA or shipped to your FFL at your cost.
I have some Gerber automatics that I want to clear from my collection.
1. Tan Propel -sold-
2. Covert -sold-
3. Mini Covert -sold-
4. Black Propel Auto S30V, new $75 no lasermarks on blade
5. Mini Covert Auto S30V, new with custom pick cerakote $100 2 available
6. Mini Covert Auto S30V, new with...
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Have this posted on Craigslist but thought this may be more of the right spot to list it.
Asking $250
For sale is my Pacific DL-366 shotshell reloader. Auto advancing. Set up for 12 gauge 2 3/4. Got if from my grandpa. I've reloaded about a hundred rounds with it but that was...
1987 Remington 11-87 Premier 3" chamber 28" barrel, ventilated rib, choke tubes, recoil pad. Beautiful marbled walnut stock, great condition, some minor handling marks, safe queen. This gun was built when Remington had outstanding quality. You won't see a prettier one. Buyer pays transfer fees...
Hello, I am looking to part with a couple knives that I have put very little use through. Up first is the Benchmade model 51 balisong. I bought this knife new when I was very interested in flipping, a couple years have gone by and mostly it just sits in it's cloth pouch awaiting another chance...
USAS-12 Daewoo Precision Industries semi-automatic 12 gauge shotgun, rare weapon, 18.11” barrel length, 37.79” overall length, weight 12.21 lbs., gas operated, 2 ¾ shells, ambidextrous weapon with ejection ports on each side and slots on each side for cocking handle, long bolt travel for low...