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slam fire
A slamfire is a discharge of a firearm occurring as a cartridge is being loaded into the chamber. Some firearms are designed to slamfire, but the term also describes a malfunction of self-loading firearms. Shooters accustomed to firearms requiring trigger activation for discharge may be unprepared for a slamfire discharge.
Some military firearms are designed to fire from an open bolt condition to avoid unintended discharge of a chambered cartridge cooking off in a gun barrel heated by firing previous cartridges. Activating the trigger of such firearms releases the spring-loaded bolt to move forward stripping a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. The firing pin impacts the primer as the cartridge is chambered, and the energy released by the discharging cartridge returns the bolt into an open position while ejecting the empty case.
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Some military firearms are designed to fire from an open bolt condition to avoid unintended discharge of a chambered cartridge cooking off in a gun barrel heated by firing previous cartridges. Activating the trigger of such firearms releases the spring-loaded bolt to move forward stripping a cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. The firing pin impacts the primer as the cartridge is chambered, and the energy released by the discharging cartridge returns the bolt into an open position while ejecting the empty case.
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Win 1897 and Slam Fire
Today.....I ran across this from Ian. Oh Yeah Baby! The Winchester 1897 and some slam flam fire action. So then...... One of my favorite scenes (and films) with the Winchester 1897. The Wild Bunch. BUT, IMHO.....slam fire could be more effective when used in a "Target Rich...- Discussion Thread
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- ma96782
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Winchester 1897
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- For Sale
- $400
- Corvallis
- Oregon
Selling an old Winchester 1897 with what appears to be non standard wood furniture. The receiver and barrel assembly are different serial numbers with the receiver being built in 1900 and the barrel from 1902. I can attest that the shotgun is fully functional but obviously a bit beat up after...- Classified Ad
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- beaconrocker
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Ithaca 12 model 37 gauge slam fire
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- $180
- Independence
- Oregon
Project Ithaca needing a stock have old one but its cracked also has surface rust and needing a good clean would be a fun slam fire project prefer to meet at West Walem Elite buyers- Classified Ad
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- Kalob99
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1965 Ithaca model 37 feather light 20 gauge shotgun with a can of ammo. Excellent condition slam fire shotgun package/ammo $500
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- $500
- Portland
- Oregon
I have a 1965 Ithaca model 37 feather light 20 gauge with an ammo can full of shells. Buck shot and bird shot. This shotgun is in excellent condition, this model will slamfire. I will sell for $500 cash only. No trades, local sell only. Transfer at A cut Above. Thanks for looking- Classified Ad
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- adam84
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Richardson Industries Slamfire Guerrilla Shotguns
Interesting history and I remember reading about their use in the resistance to Japanese occupation. I wasn't aware of a commercial offering, but, wow, I can see why these did sell well.- Discussion Thread
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