Abstract:
A firing mechanism for a firearm with a barrel assembly having a plurality of substantially parallel barrels. The mechanism comprises a like plurality of firing assemblies, each assembly being associated with one barrel. The firing assembly is arranged to selectively discharge one or more cartridges. The assembly includes a trigger adapted to engage and release the firing assembly in sequence, and it includes means for adjustably controlling the number of firing assemblies which can be released upon a single actuation of the trigger.