Pump Action
Definition
A manually operated firearm mechanism cycled by movement of the fore-end, also called slide action. It occurs in rifles and shotguns. The label describes operation, not a universal case-mark pattern, cartridge type, legal category or proof of unlawful possession.
The fore-end movement cycles a manual action, but locking, feed and extraction arrangements vary between designs. Examine the actual firearm and evidence. A pump label alone does not identify one cartridge, guarantee a deep extraction mark or resolve the applicable legal category.
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