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Old 02-23-2011, 08:50 PM
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Most open bolt guns have a fixed firing pin on the breechface. The round is fired when the bolt goes forward and the fixed pin strikes the primer. No need for a firing pin under spring pressure as on most semi-autos as there is no hammer or striker necessary to hit the firing pin and drive it into the primer.
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