FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE RESPONSE SET
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◉ Barrel. Answer: 1. Provides a path for the fired bullet; long
cylinder-shaped tube through
which the projectile travels from the chamber
2. its chamber holds the cartridge
◉ Center Pin. Answer: The spring-loaded part that holds
the cylinder closed.
◉ Crane. Answer: Attaches the cylinder to the frame so the cylinder
can swing in and out of the
frame opening.
◉ Cylinder. Answer: Houses the extractor rod and contains the
chambers that hold the
cartridges.
◉ Cylinder Release Latch. Answer: disengages the cylinder from the
frame
,◉ Cylinder Stop. Answer: locks the cylinder
◉ Extractor. Answer: 1. star-shaped device attached to the extractor
rod that fits inside the cylinder that the rounds rest on (internal
part)
2. metal hook-shaped part mounted on the bolt; the hook engages
the rim of the cartridge so that when the action is brought to the
rear, the extractor removes the shell from the chamber.
◉ Extractor Rod. Answer: when depressed, it causes the extractor to
push the cartridge from the cylinder
◉ Frame. Answer: internal structure that holds the parts of the
revolver and provides a way of gripping the firearm
◉ Front Sight. Answer: located on the end of the barrel near the
muzzle; it is designed for the swift location of the target and for
bringing the firearm into alignment for accuracy.
◉ Grip. Answer: 1. made of wood, plastic, or rubber; designed to
allow the shooter to grip the firearm easily for control
2. "small of the stock," just behind the receiver; the shooter uses the
grip and his or her shooting hand for control when firing or carrying
it
,◉ Hammer. Answer: when the trigger is pulled, this part falls
forward to activate the primer
◉ Hammer Nose. Answer: pin or firing pin—part of the hammer or
frame that protrudes through the frame and strikes the primer
(internal part)
◉ Hammer Spur. Answer: part of the hammer used for cocking the
weapon to single-action mode
◉ Hand. Answer: turns the cylinder as the gun is cocked, thus
aligning a cartridge with
the hammer or firing pin (internal part)
◉ Rear Sight. Answer: located on the rear of the frame; it can be
adjustable or fixed
◉ Top Strap. Answer: part of the frame that houses the rear sight,
positioned over cylinder
◉ Trigger. Answer: activates the revolver's operation in both single
and double action; activates the pistol's operation
, ◉ Trigger Guard. Answer: part of the frame that protects the trigger
◉ Accessory Rail. Answer: provides space for lighting and sighting
devices
◉ Frame/Receiver. Answer: holds the internal parts, as well as the
slide assembly, and provides a way to grip the pistol
◉ Front Strap. Answer: portion of the grip that allows the fingers of
the shooting hand to rest
◉ Grip Panel. Answer: made of polymer designed to allow the
shooter to easily grip and control the weapon
◉ Magazine Catch. Answer: releases the magazine from the frame
(magazine well)
◉ Magazine Floor Plate. Answer: base of the magazine
◉ Muzzle Barrel. Answer: provides a path for the fired bullet and is
chambered to hold the cartridge