slide-action

[ slahyd-ak-shuhn ]

adjective

1. (of a rifle or shotgun) having a lever that when slid back and forth ejects the empty case and cocks and reloads the piece.

slide-action

adjective

1. (of a shoulder firearm) ejecting the empty case and reloading by means of a sliding lever

Example Sentences

But with I-1639, “They can’t legally purchase a semi-automatic weapon, just like they can’t legally purchase a handgun. They’re still able to purchase a bolt-action, pump-action, slide-action shotgun.”

From Seattle Times

Mr. Cottle is listed as an inventor on several slide-action stock patents and has doggedly defended his products against copycats.

From New York Times