Peabody action en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the inventor, Henry O. Peabody of Boston, Massachusetts.
Meanings
- (historical) An early form of breechloading firearm action, where the heavy breechblock tilted downwards across a bolt mounted in the rear of the breechblock, operated by a lever under the rifle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peabody actions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |