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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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