Hand: The part of the stock which is gripped by the palm and fingers of the trigger hand.
Head: The forward part of the stock, where it joins the metal of the gun's action.
Jointing: The hinge mechanism of a break-action shotgun.
Knuckle: The half-round section at the forward end of the action, which forms part of the gun's jointing.
Monobloc: The modern method of constructing shotgun barrel sets, in which separate tubes are sleeved into a steel forging which forms the breech ends and lump.
Proof: The official pressure testing of a gun for safety, performed by a nationally- recognised body. It is illegal to sell a gun which does not have valid proof.
Side plate: An artificial lock plate fitted to a boxlock gun, for cosmetic purposes.
Sidelock: A gun with the main elements of the lock mechanism are mounted on removable plates which are attached to the sides of the action.
Single selective trigger: A single trigger fitted to a two-barrelled gun which can be set to either the top or the bottom barrel first.
Striker: Another word for a firing pin.
Top strap: The top, rearward part of a gun's action, behind the top lever.
Trigger plate: A removable plate carrying the trigger and, usually, all the major components of the gun's firing mechanism.
Tumbler: Another word for a shotgun's hammer.
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