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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Slide/Pump Action

Note: The Slide/Pump action is utilized in the design and function of rifles and shotguns. This illustration exhibits the primary characteristics of a rifle but most component parts are applicable in a revised configuration to the Pump/Slide Shotgun category.

A diagram showing various parts of a slide/pump action weapon and their defined names: the buttstock, forearm, ejection port, etc.


Group Callout Schedule [a]
Group Description
Group (1) Three magazine configurations available on this type action.
A-Hinged, B-Detachable, C&D-Tubular (Front and Rear)
Group (2) Four various safety configurations which may appear on the available models.
A-Crossbolt (front or rear), B-Top Tang
Group (3) Two buttstock appointments available in this group.
A-Recoil Pad, B-Buttplate
Group (4) Two barrel configurations which may appear on this type action.
A-Smooth Bore, B-Rifled
  1. Group callouts identify various configurations of a specific component which may be incorporated in the function of the various models employing the pump/slide action in their design. However, only one type component from each callout group will appear on any given subject firearm.