The picture below shows the initial phase of cocking. The striker is retracted before the breach block begins to rotate.
A return spring has been added to the firing pin to give prompt firing pin retraction as soon as the hammer pressure is relieved.

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The breach block begins to rotate but is not yet in contact with the striker.

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The breach block has rotated enough to contact the striker and complete the cocking.


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