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A firing pin is a small, elongated metal component typically shaped like a slender rod or pin. It is designed to strike the primer of a cartridge, igniting the gunpowder inside. Firing pins can vary in size and design depending on the firearm, but they generally have a pointed or rounded tip at one end and may feature a cylindrical body. In some designs, they may also have a spring mechanism to facilitate the striking action.

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