This video clarifies the distinction between a firearm's operating system and its locking system. The locking system ensures the breech is sealed during firing, while the operating system cycles the action. Examples like the Martini-Henry illustrate this, with its falling block as the lock and lever as the operator. Different firearms can share operating styles but have distinct locking mechanisms, such as rotating versus tilting bolts.
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