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n. a firearm configuration in which both the action and magazine are located behind the trigger and alongside the shooter's face, so there is no wasted space for the buttstock as in conventional designs.
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A bullpup is a firearm with its action behind its trigger group. This configuration permits a shorter overall weapon for a given barrel length. This maintains the advantages of a longer barrel in muzzle velocity and accuracy, while improving maneuverability and reducing weight.
The origin of the term "bullpup" for this configuration is unclear. In 1957, the word was reported to denote a target pistol, particularly one with a fancy stock.
Usage examples of "bullpup".
In addition to the knife, Achilles carried a Mossberg Model 500 Bullpup, a futuristic slide-action shotgun.
Satisfied, he adjusted the shoulder sling on his Bullpup and renewed his grave excavation.
He cooly leveled the Bullpup, aimed at the creature in the lead, and fired.
He expended every round in the Bullpup, let go, and pulled the Taurus and the Amazon.
They looked like the result of a forced union between a bullpup assault rifle and an industrial staple gun, except they were made out of this bright yellow plastic.
Giorgio for a few seconds, then casually placed both of his hands on the Mossberg Model 500 Bullpup resting across his knees.
Ithaca 37 pump S-shot with pistol grip and stock and a Mossberg 12-gauge bullpup 8-shot with sights fore and aft and compacted stock.
We need Strike, Bullpup, Walleye, Falcon, Sparrow, and Sidewinder missiles.
Cally, sliding her Bullpup behind her back and checking the mine controls.
Wendy said, pulling a bullpup configured rifle from halfway down one rack.
Shari said, cradling the child in one arm and the bullpup in the other.
Most of them had American uniforms and M-16s, though some looked like British Army and carried bullpup AUG assault rifles.
As the second flight came in more closely with their Bullpups, they saw the destruction caused by the submarines.
One by one, the dark figures emerged, gas masks [398] pushed high on their foreheads, fatigue uniforms blendÂing into the shadows, their M-16s and Bullpups equipped with full-tang bayonets.