A falling-block action (also known as a sliding-block or dropping-block action) is a single-shot firearm action in which a solid metal breechblock slides vertically in grooves cut into the breech of the …

Described in this and the following chapters is the design and construction of a lever-action, falling-block, single-shot rifle action. As designed and shown, the action was built into a caliber .225 …

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 mortise to expose the chamber.

To unlock and open a falling block action, a lever under the action body is pivoted forward. This causes the large breechblock to slide vertically downward in grooves machined into the interior sides of the …

The falling block includes a metal breechblock that rides in vertical grooves cut into the rifle action that is manipulated by a swinging underlever. Pulling the underlever tightly against the action lifts the sliding …

May 29, 2013 · Falling block actions are generally regarded as being stronger than bolt-action rifles and smoother. When the action is closed and the chamber is locked and sealed, the whole receiver...

Falling block rifles differ significantly from other common actions like bolt-action or lever-action rifles. Unlike bolt-action rifles that utilize a rotating bolt to lock the chamber, falling block actions provide a …

Aug 25, 2022 · The block of the firearm slides up and down on vertical machined grooves in the receiver. When closed, the falling block action can easily handle big bore cartridges like the .45-70. …

To shoot a falling block rifle, you have to use a specific mechanism to lower the block. With some guns, this is a lever beneath the action, much like the Winchester 1885 designed by John Browning.

The pattern of movement led to the name of the action type, the falling block. The most common U.S. military use of the falling block—first with percussion caps and later with true cartridges—was the …