Rebounding Hammer

[Jaguar]

Okay, I have heard the term several times and usually in the context of "I don't want a new Marlin, they have the rebounding hammer."

What is a "rebounding hammer"?

I am looking into getting a new Marlin 39A, which comes with a rebounding hammer and safety. I don't think the safety is really needed because, well it's a hammer, kinda obvious when cocked. But I don't know what a rebounding hammer is and would like to know before I buy one.

Thanks,

JAG

 

[zippo8]

IIRC, a rebounding hammer rebounds after firing to a partially cocked position where it is not resting against the firing pin.