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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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Winchester 1897 Takedown 30" 12 Gauge
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- For Sale
- $350
- Coeur D'Alene
- Idaho
Private Collection Liquidation, F2F Private Sales in Idaho w/ Carry Permit and Bill of Sale; Otherwise all Sales through FFL. Winchester 1897 Takedown 12 Gauge Pump Action Shotgun. Full Choke 30" Barrel. Dated around 1908 I think. Bought to make as a Trench 1897 for SASS but plans changed...- Classified Ad
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- Traveler725
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Winchester Model 12 Takedown & Slam Fires 12 Gauge - project
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- For Sale
- For Trade
- $250
- Gresham
- Oregon
Hello, Needs a little work. Magazine tube has damage from vice grips. After firing, the forearm is difficult to pull back, like it's stuck. It always comes back and ejects the shell, but takes some force. I'm guessing it's getting stuck where the magazine tube is crushed. Fires? -Yes Slam... -
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Winchester model 1912 (model 12) made in 1914 in 12 gauge shotgun slam fire pump takedown
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- For Sale
- $600
- Turner
- Oregon
Very nice condition Winchester model 1912. The 1912 was shortened to the model 12 in 1919. This is the first year the 12 gauge was produced in the model 1912. These guns were produced in basically the same configuration from 1912 thru 1964. They had a nickname of slamfire, as you could depress...- Classified Ad
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- Dipstick
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Ithaca 37 Featherlight 12ga 1951 Vintage VG Condition
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- For Sale
- $450
- Canby
- Oregon
Have a very nice Ithaca 37 12 Gauge for sale. Nice bluing, no rust issues, nice bore. Does not appear to have been used much in past 75 years of its life. Has some handling marks here and there and the original owner scribed their info into the lower tube (behind the slide) I never minded...- Classified Ad
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- Firesweep
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Ithaca 37 semi stakeout
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- $400
- Veneta
- Oregon
Howdy yall I'm downsizing and saving for another project so I need to let some stuff go, I got a 1980s ish Ithaca 37 with a 18.5 and pistol grip and is parkerized, this is a factory configure gun and can slam fire! Its has a few small dings but is in overall good shape Wanted to stakeout it but...- Classified Ad
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- spacecowboy5
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Winchester 1897 made around 1930 I think, 12ga full fixed choke. slamfire works slam fire
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- $500
- Beavercreek
- Oregon
Winchester 1897 I bought this gun to cerakote, since I'm a huge fan of Brownings work. anyways it is 12ga and was probably made in the 30S but I'm not sure. The barrel is choked full, the blue is fairly good and the gun slam fires. slamfire- Classified Ad
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- Ramson222
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Today I had my first slam fire in 40 years
While shooting my M1 Rifle in .30-06. Not only is it my first slam fire in 40 years, but that's how long I've owned M1 Rifles and have never previously had the experience. This is a kind of funny story. Because it involves some ammo I reloaded in 1986. After I moved here in 1987, I gave this...- Discussion Thread
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- gmerkt
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Win 97 slam fire 12 GA 18.5
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- For Sale
- $650
- Portland
- Oregon
Really good condition for its age Good bluing I believe it's under 1940 dated Take down model Very fast reliable shotgun that is hammer fired Thought I would never sell then got a Benelli M4 $640 firm Adaptive firing solutions or money market Make it easy on me No haggles - no holds- cash...- Classified Ad
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- .45's and .38's
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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
- Pump-Action Shotguns
- 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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- CountryGent
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