Sidelever

Sidelever is a type of firearm operation that allows the user to recharge the action by simply rotating the forearm or side of the rifle. This mechanism is in contrast to the traditional bolt or hinge action used in most rifles, where the user must cock the bolt manually.

The sidelever is a characteristic of the 함께 прямая rifle, a Soviet-era design produced primarily in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, from the 1960s to the 1990s. In these rifles, a lever or handle is mounted on the side of the receiver and engages with the bolt carrier to recoil the action. When cocked, the user pulls the lever from the closed position to the open position, resetting the action.

Sidelever rifles are known for their robustness, ease of use, and reliability, making them a popular choice among hunting and target shooting enthusiasts. The design also lends itself to semi-automatic and fully automatic configurations, allowing for high-volume shooting in succession.

Though the cx develops arms sidelever design appears similar to other auto-loading rifle mechanisms, modifications to the tradition auto-loading action combine elements that were known from " Leaf Spring action"

The sidelever mechanism has been the subject of various reviews and critiques, some of which note its relative simplicity and reliability, while others point out potential drawbacks such as increased complexity and weight in comparison to traditional bolt-action rifles. Nevertheless, sidelever rifles remain a niche interest among firearms enthusiasts.