Editing Lever action (section)

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[[file:Winchester 73 open.JPG|thumb|The toggle-link action used in the iconic [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifle, one of the most famous lever-action firearms]]
[[file:Volcanic.JPG|thumb|Picture showing a Volcanic Pistol]]
A '''lever action''' is a type of [[action (firearms)|action]] for [[repeating firearm]]s that uses a manually operated [[cocking handle]] located around the [[trigger guard]] area (often incorporating it) that pivots forward to move the [[bolt (firearm)|bolt]] via internal [[linkage (mechanics)|linkage]]s, which will feed and extract [[cartridge (firearms)|cartridge]]s into and out of the [[chamber (firearms)|chamber]], and cock the [[firing pin]] mechanism. This contrasts to other type of repeating actions such as the [[bolt-action]], [[pump-action]], [[semi-automatic firearm|semi-automatic]], [[fully automatic]], and/or [[burst mode (weapons)|burst mode]] actions. A firearm using this operating mechanism is colloquially referred to as a '''levergun'''.

Most lever-action firearms are [[rifle]]s, but some lever-action [[shotgun]]s and a few [[pistol]]s have been made. The [[Winchester Model 1873]] rifle is one of the most famous lever-action firearms, but many manufacturers (notably [[Henry Repeating Arms|Henry]] and [[Marlin Firearms|Marlin]]) also produce lever-action rifles. [[Colt's Manufacturing Company|Colt]] produced the 6403 lever-action [[Colt-Burgess rifle]]s from 1883 until 1885 and [[O. F. Mossberg & Sons|Mossberg]] formerly produced the [[Mossberg model 464|Model 464]] rifle.