Question:
Can someone please explain the rifle structure?
fanta
2013-04-14 07:31:30 UTC
I was wondering about the rifle structure, what items are in it and so, not a specific rifle just rifles i general. And maybe a link explaining it a little bit thorough.
Three answers:
Staap It
2013-04-14 08:09:24 UTC
Whoooo, this could be a very long and complicated question to answer. Do you want the very basic components names ? Or a run down of each part and their function ?



You see, many here have a vast variety of knowledge, and this question for those who really understand the subject would be a subject one could spend literally days to explain. Sometimes the more you know the more difficult it becomes to answer a question. There are simply so many vectors the conversation could take.



I looked for a link to provide, but am not pleased with what was offered by searching " Basic Rifle Components " . With the variety of firearms these days, the technologies has move far beyond just a basic rifle. What used to be the basic components have now evolved into many part with much different names and functions.



So from the top of MY mind I would simply answer this way :

A rifle in it's basic components is :

1) A receiver

2) A barrel

3) A bolt ( or breech block ) contains the firing pin also

4) An trigger mechanism

5) An action ( the method of ejecting shells, and reloading )

6) sights

7) a stock



I would say " basically " that covers it. I believe that the basic components listed provide a better basic explanation then I was able to find in a quick search. You could certainly search each individual component now to find more.
Space Cowboy
2013-04-14 14:56:46 UTC
..matchlock, wheel-locks, flintlock, percussion cap, metal cartridge, breech loading repeaters...that about covers it , Sparky. If you want more info on the history of firearms, I suggest you 'google' it or go to your bearest library. ( you're welcome....where's my 10 points )
Russ in NOVA
2013-04-14 14:54:07 UTC
http://science.howstuffworks.com/rifle-info.htm


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