Falling Block
Dan'l Fraser Falling Block action hand made by Joseph Smithson.
Falling Block - A type of action used primarily for single shot rifles whereby some kind of lever actuates a breechblock, moving it downwards in a vertical recess to expose the chamber. May have visible or enclosed hammer. For any given barrrel length, it allows a shorter overall rifle length compared to a bolt action because no space is taken up by the forward-and-back cycling of the bolt. Most of the better British makers produced them in limited numbers around the turn of the last century. Perhaps the best-known falling block action today is the Ruger No.1.
Alex Henry Falling Block rifle in 12-Bore.
A modern Falling Block action designed and built by Martin Hagn.
A Falling Block actioned rifle by Dan'l Fraser in .303 British, formerly belonging to John Amber.
Falling Block action --- Upper photo, action closed. Lower photo, action open. A Webley Model 1902 in calibre .577, 3" Nitro Express.
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