"Peabody action" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Peabody actions [plural]
Etymology: Named after the inventor, Henry O. Peabody of Boston, Massachusetts. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Peabody action (plural Peabody actions)
  1. (firearms, historical) An early form of breechloading firearm action, where the heavy breechblock tilted downwards across a bolt mounted in the rear of the breechblock, operated by a lever under the rifle. Wikipedia link: Peabody action Tags: historical Categories (topical): Firearms

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